Rich Cheese Bread

Name: Rich Cheese Bread
Ingredients: 5 to 6 cups bread flour; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons butter; 8 ounces process American cheese (Velveeta), cut into 1/2-inch cubes; Additional cornmeal

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

5 to 6 cups bread flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1/2 cup molasses
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces process American cheese (Velveeta), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Additional cornmeal

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, cornmeal, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat the water, molasses and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. 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. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Work half of the cheese cubes into each portion of dough. Shape into round loaves.
4

Place in two greased 8-in. or 9-in. round baking pans. Sprinkle with additional cornmeal. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
5

Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire racks to cool. Store in the refrigerator.