Italian Cheese Loaves

Name: Italian Cheese Loaves
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 3 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 3 tablespoons shortening; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the shortening, sugar, salt and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add the cheeses, garlic powder and onion powder. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Do not let rise. Divide in half; shape into two loaves.
3

Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Do not let rise. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Store in the refrigerator.