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A golden-brown loaf of Cheese Bread in a Dutch oven, lined with parchment paper.

Cheese Bread Recipe

Lori Mauer
Bake up this no-knead Cheese Bread recipe! Enjoy a soft, pillowy inside & golden, crusty outside, loaded with savory cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rising & Cooling Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups very warm water about 110°F
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese plus extra for topping, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
    Whisking together bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt for Cheese Bread.
  • Pour in the warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms. Then mix in the shredded cheese evenly.
    Mixing shredded cheddar cheese into the sticky cheese bread dough.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest in a warm place for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
    Covering cheese bread dough with plastic wrap to rest.
  • Place a heavy pot with a lid (or Dutch oven) in the oven and preheat to 450°F about 5 minutes before the dough is ready.
  • Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a round loaf. Optionally, sprinkle extra cheese on top.
    Shaping cheese bread dough into a round loaf, topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Carefully transfer the dough into the preheated pot. Cover and bake for 35 minutes, then remove the lid and bake an additional 10 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
    Golden brown cheese bread baking in a Dutch oven.
  • Remove the bread from the pot and let it cool on a rack for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 479mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Cheese Bread
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