Chunk O Cheese Bread Recipes

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the yeast, warm water, sugar, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour; beat well with an electric hand mixer.
• By hand, add in the egg, cheese, caraway seed and dry onion, and as much of the remaining flour as needed to make a soft dough.
• Knead on a floured surface or in a heavy-duty stand mixer for about 8-10 minutes.
• Transfer to a greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour and 15-20 minutes, could take more or less time).
• Punch down dough.
• Remove from bowl onto lightly floured board; cut into 2 strips, and twist.
• Transfer to a slightly greased cookie sheet; tuck in ends of dough slightly.
• Cover with a clean tea towel, and let rise until double in bulk.
• If desired mix one egg white with 1 teaspoon cold water, brush on bread then sprinkle with, dryed onion, caraway seeds or sesame seeds before baking.
• Bake at 350 degrees (convection oven preferably) for 30 minutes.

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan, stir together water, cornmeal and salt.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
• Remove from heat and stir in the molasses and shortening.
• Set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water (water should be 110 degrees F/45 degrees C).
• Let sit until creamy, about ten minutes.
• Add the cornmeal mixture and the whole wheat flour; to the yeast mixture and blend well.
• Add the bread flour 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.
• When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
• Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
• Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat with oil.
• Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and flatten.
• Place 1/3 of the cheese cubes on the flattened dough and fold the dough up to enclose the cubes.
• Do this twice, until all of the cheese is incorporated into the dough.
• You may have to let the dough rest for a few minutes between folding.
• Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form each piece into a round.
• Place the rounds on lightly greased baking sheets, cover with plastic wrap and let rise until nearly doubled; about 45 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.