Fool-Proof Cheese Bread

35 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast.
  3. 3In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast.
  4. 4Add flour, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl.
  5. 5Add flour, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl.
  6. 6Add flour, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl.
  7. 7Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  8. 8Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  9. 9Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  10. 10Add shredded cheese and mix with hands until combined.
  11. 11Add shredded cheese and mix with hands until combined.
  12. 12Add shredded cheese and mix with hands until combined.
  13. 13Lightly grease the bowl, place the dough back in, cover, and let rest in a warm place for about 1.5 hours.
  14. 14Lightly grease the bowl, place the dough back in, cover, and let rest in a warm place for about 1.5 hours.
  15. 15Lightly grease the bowl, place the dough back in, cover, and let rest in a warm place for about 1.5 hours.
  16. 16Transfer the risen dough to a Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot lined with parchment paper. Shape into a round loaf.
  17. 17Transfer the risen dough to a Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot lined with parchment paper. Shape into a round loaf.
  18. 18Transfer the risen dough to a Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot lined with parchment paper. Shape into a round loaf.
  19. 19Bake, covered, at 450°F for 25 minutes.
  20. 20Bake, covered, at 450°F for 25 minutes.
  21. 21Bake, covered, at 450°F for 25 minutes.
  22. 22Remove the lid and bake for another 5 minutes to crisp the top.
  23. 23Remove the lid and bake for another 5 minutes to crisp the top.
  24. 24Remove the lid and bake for another 5 minutes to crisp the top.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 packages garlic powder
  • 2 packages garlic powder
  • 2 packages garlic powder
  • 2 packages onion powder
  • 2 packages onion powder
  • 2 packages onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

large bowlmeasuring cupmeasuring spoonswhisk or spatulaDutch oven or other oven-safe potparchment paperknife