Recipe For Cooking Pepper Cheese Bread

Toast Oven Breads :: Sweet and Savory Yeast Breads

Pepper Cheese Bread

1 1/2 C. finely diced green peppers
3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
2 Tbsp. active dry yeast
1/2 C. warm water (115 degrees F)
1 tea. sugar
1 C. milk
2 Tbsp. honey
1 1/2 tea. salt
1 1/2 C. (6 oz.) shredded Cheddar Cheese
3 eggs
4 1/2 C. flour
1 Tbsp. water

In a skillet, sauté peppers in 1 Tbsp. of the olive oil for 15 min., or until tender. Set aside. Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Stir in the sugar; let stand for five min.

Heat milk, honey, salt and remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil to approximately 115 degrees F. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Stir in 2 eggs and reserved peppers; add to yeast mixture.

Add 2 C. flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead.

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about one hr..

Punch dough down; spoon into two prepared 8 x 4 x 2-in. bread pans. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.

Beat water and remaining egg; brush over loaves. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 - 30 min. or until golden brown.

Makes approximately 2 loaves.