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Bread Machine Cheese Bread

This Bread Machine Cheese Bread recipe creates an extremely soft, fluffy bread with a chewy texture and cheesy top. This recipe yields a delicious 1.5 pound loaf that can be baked in the bread machine, a loaf pan, or on a baking sheet to create an artisan style loaf. Use cheese bread for toast, dipping into soups, and to make sandwiches.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: artisan bread, bread machine recipes, homemade bread recipes, yeast breads
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 170kcal
Author: Kristina Tipps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water approximately 110°F
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 ¼ tsp yeast active, instant or bread machine
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, asiago, parmesan, mozzarella or your favorite cheese

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients in the order listed to the bread maker pan, reserving ¼ cup of cheese for the top. *Check your brand's manual for the correct order to add ingredients if you are not using a Cuisinart bread machine. If it differs, add them in the order that your manual states.
  • Select the basic/white bread setting. Choose the 1.5 lb loaf size and your preferred crust color. If baking in the oven, choose the dough setting. Press start and allow machine to run through the cycle, then follow steps below for your preferred method for baking.
  • Baking in Machine: At the end of the last kneading cycle, remove the kneading paddle. This is optional and can also be done once the bread cools. When the bread completes it's last rise, gently brush the sides with an egg wash and top with the remaining cheese. Once the bake cycle is complete, remove the pan from the bread maker immediately. Let cool for at least 10 minutes, then carefully remove the bread from the pan. Cool completely before slicing.
  • Baking in Oven: Once the dough cycle is complete, remove from the dough from the bread pan. Punch down a few times and form into your desired shape. Set on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with a towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Gently brush the top and sides with an egg wash and top with the remaining cheese. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 190°F. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

This recipe yields a 1.5 pound loaf that can be cut into approximately 12 slices.
Tip 1: I prefer baking cheese bread in the oven as opposed to in the bread maker. This allows you to shape it into an artisan-style loaf and it's easier to add the cheese topping when it's oven baked.
Tip 2: Any type of shredded cheese can be used, so use your favorite for a flavor you'll love the most! You can also add more minced garlic for a garlic cheesy bread. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg