Foolproof Cheese Bread

3h 5m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1.5 cups of warm water (110-115°F) to a bowl.
  2. 2Add 2.25 teaspoons of yeast to the bowl.
  3. 3Add 3.25 cups of all-purpose flour to the bowl.
  4. 4Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
  5. 5Add desired seasonings such as garlic powder and onion powder to the bowl.
  6. 6Mix the ingredients until a shaggy dough ball forms.
  7. 7Add about 2 cups of cheese to the dough.
  8. 8Use hands to incorporate the cheese into the dough.
  9. 9Grease a bowl by adding about 1 tablespoon of olive oil or any oil to coat it.
  10. 10Place the dough back into the greased bowl, cover it, and place it in a warm spot to rise for about 1.5 hours.
  11. 11Preheat a Dutch oven in the oven for about 15 minutes to get hot, or use any suitable pan or pot.
  12. 12Dump the risen dough onto parchment paper.
  13. 13Shape the dough into a round.
  14. 14Optionally, add extra cheese to the top of the dough.
  15. 15Carefully place the dough into the hot Dutch oven.
  16. 16Bake in the oven at 450°F, covered, for about 25 minutes.
  17. 17Remove the lid and bake for an additional 5 minutes or so to crisp up the top.
  18. 18Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool before cutting.
  19. 19Serve the bread with a little butter or use it for grilled cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 2.25 teaspoons yeast (traditional active dry or any type)
  • 3.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • 2 cups cheese (marble or any kind)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or any oil
  • extra cheese for topping
  • butter

Equipment

bowlDutch ovenovenparchment paperbread pan

Tips

  • No kneading required; just dump everything into one bowl.
  • The warm water should be like bathwater, 110 to 115 Fahrenheit.
  • Any type of yeast will work and does not need to sit to activate.
  • You can customize seasonings like garlic powder and onion powder.
  • Any type of cheese can be used.
  • A warm spot for the dough to rise can be in the oven with the light on, on top of the fridge, or using an oven's proof setting.
  • A Dutch oven is not necessary; a pot or bread pan can also be used.
  • You can add extra cheese to the top of the bread before baking.
  • Let the bread cool before cutting for best results, although it's often eaten hot.