Pepper Cheese Bread

Name: Pepper Cheese Bread
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups finely diced green peppers; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoons honey; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 3 large eggs; 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ; 1 tablespoon water

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups finely diced green peppers
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1 tablespoon water

Directions

1

In a small skillet, saute peppers in 1 tablespoon oil for 15 minutes or until tender; set aside.
2

In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large saucepan, heat the milk, honey, salt and remaining oil to 110°-115°. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese. Stir in 2 eggs and reserved peppers; add to yeast mixture. Add 2 cups flour and wheat germ; beat until smooth. Sir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down; spoon into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
4

Beat water and remaining egg; brush over loaves. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.