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Cheese Bread Recipe

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This Cheese Bread recipe features a no-knead, rustic loaf studded with creamy Colby cheese, baked to golden perfection in a preheated oven pot to achieve a perfectly crusty exterior and tender, cheesy interior. Ideal for cheese lovers seeking an easy homemade artisanal bread.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups very warm tap water

Cheese

  • 2 1/2 cups Colby cheese, freshly shredded

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Magic No-Knead Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, kosher salt, and instant yeast. Gradually add the very warm tap water and mix until the dough forms a sticky texture. Cover and let the dough rise at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours, until it has nearly doubled in size.
  2. Preheat the Oven and Pot: Place a large heavy pot, such as a Dutch oven, in the oven and preheat to 450°F (232°C). Heating the pot ensures an even, hot baking environment for the bread crust.
  3. Shape the Loaf: Turn the risen dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a disc shape. Gently fold the freshly shredded Colby cheese into the dough, making sure it is evenly distributed throughout.
  4. Transfer and Add Cheese Crown: Place a sheet of parchment paper inside a bowl or on your work surface. Transfer the dough disc onto the parchment. Top the loaf with some reserved shredded Colby cheese to create a cheesy crust on top of the bread.
  5. Bake Covered: Carefully remove the preheated pot from the oven, lift the dough with the parchment paper, and place it into the pot. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes. Baking covered traps steam which creates a crisp crust.
  6. Bake Uncovered: After 30 minutes, remove the pot lid and continue baking the bread uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and crispy.
  7. Cool Before Slicing: Remove the baked bread from the pot and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Cooling helps the crumb set and prevents a gummy texture.

Notes

  • Using warm water activates the yeast and speeds up the rising process.
  • Shredding fresh Colby cheese is recommended for optimal melting and flavor.
  • Preheating the baking pot is crucial for a crispy crust and oven spring.
  • Do not rush cooling; slicing too early can make the bread gummy.
  • This recipe uses a no-knead method, making it easy for beginner bakers.

Keywords: cheese bread, no-knead bread, Colby cheese bread, homemade bread, easy bread recipe, cheesy loaf

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