Cheddar and Herb Bread

In this instructable, I will show you how to make cheddar & herb bread.

For this recipe you will need:

3 c flour

1 1/2 c warm water (not too hot!)

1 tsp thyme leaves

1 c grated cheddar cheese

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp salt

1/2 tbsp basil

1 tsp sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1 tbsp instant yeast

1 tsp garlic

In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar and a little bit of the warm water. Let it sit to the side for about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix the flour and the rest of the seasonings together.

Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and combine.

Stir the rest of the water in a little at a time.

Mix the cheese into your dough.

Use a cheap disposable shower cap to cover the bowl and allow your dough to proof.

Place the dough in the oven that has the oven light on (but don't preheat/turn the oven on) for 30 minutes.

Remove the shower cap and with a floured hand, punch your dough (only once, it's not like it owes you money or anything).

Place the shower cap back on and put the dough back in the oven (light on, not the temperature) for 30 minutes again.

Remove your dough from the oven and the bowl it's in and place on a floured surface. Knead the dough for a few minutes.

Place the dough into your bread pan and cover with the shower cap.

Preheat the oven to 400° and place the bread pan on top of the stove while it's heating up to proof for the last time.

After the stove is preheated, place the dough in the oven to bake for 50 minutes.

I hope you enjoyed this instructable! If you try this bread out let me know what you think.