Simple Baking: Aunt Liza's Cheese Bread

Another family favorite, Aunt Liza's cheese bread is sure to be a pleaser, whether you make it for a crowd or to complement a simple Sunday supper. The best part about this yeast bread is that you don't have to let it rise: just mix up the dough, knead in the cheese and toss it in the oven.

Ingredients:
2 cups warm water
2 packages active dry yeast (or 4 1/2 teaspoons)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 to 6 1/2 cups flour
3 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Directions:
Pour water in large warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast; stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt, and oil. Add 3 cups of flour and beat well. Work in remaining flour to form soft dough. Turn onto lightly floured board or counter. Divide dough in half.

As you knead each loaf, work in 1 1/2 cups cheese per loaf. Shape into round loaves and bake on greased baking sheet or in 9" round pans at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes until done.









The end result is a very soft, moist cheesy bread: excellent by itself or with butter. Also heavenly as toast with honey butter!