1st Place Fair Cheese Bread
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this award-winning 1st Place Fair Cheese Bread, a savory loaf loaded with rich, cheesy goodness. Crafted with a blend of sharp cheddar and Parmesan, this yeast bread offers a delightfully soft and fluffy texture with a golden, cheese-crusted top. Perfect for cheese lovers, this homemade bread is easy to make, with just 25 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like warm milk, melted butter, and all-purpose flour. Whether served fresh from the oven, still warm and aromatic, or at room temperature alongside soups, salads, or your favorite dips, this cheesy bread is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra touch of color and flavor, and enjoy a winning recipe that truly lives up to its name!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1.25 cups Warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix until evenly distributed.
Slowly add the warm milk and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a wooden spoon or the dough hook on a stand mixer, mix until the dough begins to come together.
Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface or with the stand mixer for 7-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Gradually knead in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, about 1/2 cup at a time, ensuring it is evenly incorporated into the dough.
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it into the prepared loaf pan.
In a small bowl, mix the shredded Parmesan cheese with the beaten egg. Brush this mixture evenly over the top of the loaf.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the cheese bread from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving for a pop of color and freshness.
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your 1st Place Fair Cheese Bread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.6 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.2 g | 421% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 585 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 5881 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 360.6 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 135.5 g | 271% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 2550 mg | 196% | |
| Iron | 21.7 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 1135 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
