Shelly's Recipe

SAVORY CHEESE SNACK BREAD

Category: Bread

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 cup water
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp salt, divided
3/4 cup hot milk
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
2 to 2-1/2 cups flour
1 egg, beaten
3 Tbsp. milk
1/2 cup minced onion
1/8 tsp pepper
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Mix together yeast and warm water in a small bowl. Let sit until bubbly.

Combine butter, 1/4 tsp salt and 3/4 cup hot milk in a large bowl and let sit until lukewarm. Stir in the dissolved yeast mixture, Romano cheese, and enough flour to form a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured board for 3 minutes.

Place dough in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place 1-1/2 hours until doubled. Punch down. Press dough into a greased 13x9" pan. Cover and let rise again until double, about 45 minutes. Using your fingers, press randomly into the dough to form dimples.

In small bowl, mix egg, 3 Tbsp. milk, onion and 1/4 tsp salt in small bowl. Spoon over risen dough. Sprinkle with the Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Bake the bread at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until browned and firm. Serve warm. 12 servings