Pepper Cheese Bread

GreekVegetarianIntermediate15 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 0 cup finely diced green peppers
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 0.5 cup warm water (115 degrees F)
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 0 tsp salt
  • 0 cup (6 ounces) shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 3 each eggs
  • 0 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a skillet, sauté peppers in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil for 15 minutes, or until tender.

  2. 2

    Dissolve the yeast in warm water.

  3. 3

    Stir in the sugar; let stand for five minutes.

  4. 4

    Heat milk, honey, salt and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to approximately 115 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

  6. 6

    Stir in 2 eggs and reserved peppers; add to yeast mixture.

  7. 7

    Add 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.

  8. 8

    Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

  9. 9

    Do not knead.

  10. 10

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

  11. 11

    Punch dough down; spoon into two greased 8 x 4 x 2-inch loaf pans.

  12. 12

    Cover and let rise until doubled in size.

  13. 13

    Beat water and remaining egg; brush over loaves.

  14. 14

    Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 - 30 minutes or until golden brown.

  15. 15

    Makes 2 loaves.

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