Beer and Cheese Bread
- 2 T sugar
- 1 package dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm beer (105 to 115 degrees)
- 2 1/2 cup bread flour, divided
- 1 cup 4 oz shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup instant nonfat milk
- 3/4 t salt
- 1/2 t dry mustard
- 1/4 t red pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- cooking spray
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 t sesame seed, toasted
- Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm beer in large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
- Stir in 2 1/4 cups flour and next 6 ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of the remaining flour, 1 T at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands
- Divide dough in half and shape into a 6 inch round loaf.
- Place loaves 4 inches apart on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
- Brush both tops with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Make 1/8 inch deep cuts in a lattice design across tops of loaves.
- Let rise in a warm place(85 degrees), free from drafts for an hour and 15 minute or until doubled in bulk.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped.
- Cool on wire racks.
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