Peppery Cheese Bread Recipes

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute peppers in 1 tablespoon oil for 15 minutes or until tender; set aside. , 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. , Punch dough down; spoon into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Beat water and remaining egg; brush over loaves. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in 2 cups warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add olive oil and salt.
• With an electric mixer, gradually beat in 3 cups flour, beating until smooth.
• Beat in cheddar cheese and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese with peppers. Gradually beat in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead dough for 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
• Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85*), free from drafts, for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
• Lightly grease 2 (9x5-inch) loaf pans; set aside.
• Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Shape into 10-inch loaves and place in prepared pans.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
• Preheat oven to 350*.
• Gently brush each loaf with egg white and sprinkle well with remaining 2 tablespoons Monterey Jack cheese with peppers.
• Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and place on wire racks.
• Let cool for 30 minutes before slicing.

Steps:

• Grease two 1-lb. coffee cans.
• In large mixer bowl, dissolve yeast in hot water.
• Add 1 1/3 cups of the flour, the sugar, salt, soda, sour cream and egg.
• Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes scraping bowl occasionally.
• Stir in remaining flour, the cheese and pepper thoroughly.
• Divide batter between cans. Let rise in warm place 50 minutes. (Batter will rise slightly but will not double).
• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cans. Cool slightly before slicing.
• *If using self-rising flour, omit salt and soda.

Steps:

• Place red peppers in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the red peppers, 1 cup cheese, milk, butter, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into 6 pieces. Shape each into an 18-in. rope. Place 3 ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., In a small bowl, combine egg and water; brush over braids. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheese, baking powder, garlic powder and dill. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (top will have an uneven appearance). Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. Lightly grease bottom only of loaf pan, 9x5x3 or 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, with shortening or spray bottom with cooking spray.
• Stir together flour, cheese, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Spread in pan.
• Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; run knife around edges of pan to loosen. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool 30 minutes before slicing.