Description
This Cheese Bread recipe creates a delicious loaf filled with gooey cheese, perfect for sharing with family and friends. The no-knead method makes it easy to prepare, and the result is a crusty, flavorful bread that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups very warm tap water
Cheese Filling:
- 2 1/2 cups Colby cheese, freshly shredded
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, salt, and yeast. Add water and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Rise: Let the dough double in size over 2-3 hours.
- Preheat pot: Heat a heavy-based pot in the oven.
- Shape loaf: Pat dough into a disc, add cheese, fold, and transfer to a parchment-lined pot.
- Bake: Bake covered, then uncovered, until golden brown.
- Cool: Rest before slicing and enjoying!
Notes
- Bread flour gives a chewier texture.
- Instant yeast can be mixed directly into dry ingredients.
- Water should be warm but not hot.
- Freshly shredded cheese is recommended for better meltability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg