BBD: Cheddar Cheese Bread

Bread making is such a satisfying process and it dates back to Roman times. Historians say that the kind of bread eaten by Romans is determined by their social class. There were basically three varieties: 'plebeian' black bread, made from barely sifted flour; 'second', made from slightly refined flour; and 'white bread', eaten only by the rich. Hmmm, that was one interesting trivia.

Personally for me, its an awesome experience to have a fresh baked bread for breakfast/lunch or dinner and the best part is - it could be eaten with anything and everything. Even, just a simple dip - Olive oil & minced garlic will do...:)

..coming to today's recipe is for Zorra's 'Bread Baking Daily', this month hosted by Temperence with a classic theme 'Bread + Cheese'...:) Yummy!!

Cheddar Cheese Bread

You need:

2 cups All purpose flour
2 eggs
2 tsp Instant Yeast
2 tbsp Olive oil (or 1 stick of Butter)
1/2 cup Buttermilk
1/2 tbsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese

How to make:

Step 1: Heat oil and buttermilk until luke warm. (apprx 105-110 deg F)

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients first - flour, yeast, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1/2 cup cheese and salt. Slowly mix in whisked eggs and then (oil + buttermilk) mixture.

Step 3: Knead for 8-10 mins to form a smooth dough. Shape into a desired shape and place it in a greased bowl, cover with a plastic wrap and leave for rising, approx 45 mins.

Step 4: Preheat oven for 375 F. Shift the dough into a loaf pan and bake for 20 mins.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bake until cheese melts.

Step 5: Cool it on a wire rack and Serve!!!



Enjoi..!!

Have a great weekend ahead.

- Siri