Mama B's cheese bread

120 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 1/2 cups of warm water to a bowl.
  2. 2Add 2 1/4 teaspoons of yeast to the same bowl.
  3. 3Add 3 1/4 cups of flour to the bowl.
  4. 4Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
  5. 5Add 1 teaspoon of onion powder (optional) to the bowl.
  6. 6Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder (optional) to the bowl.
  7. 7Mix all ingredients together until a shaggy dough ball forms.
  8. 8Add 2 cups of grated cheese to the dough.
  9. 9Fold the cheese into the dough.
  10. 10Grease the bowl, cover the dough, and place it in a warm place to rise for an hour and a half.
  11. 11Plop the dough onto parchment paper and shape it as desired.
  12. 12Place the dough in a Dutch oven or bread pan.
  13. 13Bake covered for 20 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  14. 14Remove the lid and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes (transcript says 10 minutes).
  15. 15Cool and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 2.25 teaspoons yeast
  • 3.25 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups grated cheese (sharp cheddar recommended)

Equipment

bowlovenDutch ovenbread pansparchment paper

Tips

  • Use bath water warmness for the water.
  • Mix until a shaggy dough ball forms.
  • You can use any kind of cheese you want.
  • Optional: add extra cheese on top before baking.
  • After initial baking, cool and serve.