CHEDDAR CHEESE BATTER BREAD

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As a dairy farmer, I like to promote our products. This cheesy, golden loaf-a proven winner at our state fair-tastes wonderful either fresh from the oven or cooled and sliced. -Jeanne Kemper, Bagdad, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
TOPPING:
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add cheeses, milk, sugar, butter, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough., Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Stir dough down; transfer to 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine egg white and water. In another bowl, combine topping ingredients. Brush loaves with egg white mixture; sprinkle with topping. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.