Cheddar Stuffed Crusty Loaves Recipes

LI'L CHEDDAR MEAT LOAVES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk egg and milk. Stir in the cheese, oats, onion and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 8 loaves; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard; spoon over loaves. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

CHEDDAR LOAVES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, eggs, butter, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead in cheese. Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a 6-in. round loaf. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

GRUYERE STUFFED CRUSTY LOAVES

Steps:

• To make the starter: Mix the flour, salt, yeast and water in a medium size bowl. Mix till well combined; the starter will be very dry. Cover and let rest overnight at room temperature.
• To make the dough: combine the risen starter with the water, salt, pizza dough flavoring, flour and yeast. Knead - by hand, mixer or bread machine set on the dough cycle - to make a smooth dough. Place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover and let rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, till it's nearly doubled in bulk.
• Gently deflate the dough, and pat and stretch it into a 3/4" thick rectangle about 9 x 12". Spritz with water and sprinkle with grated cheese as well as garlic oil and pizza dough flavoring if you have chosen to use them. Starting with a long side, roll it into a log, pinching the seam to seal. Place the log seam side down on a lightly floured or lightly oiled surface. cover it and let it rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours till it's puffy though not doubled in bulk. Towards the end of the rise time, preheat the oven to 425.
• Gently cut the log into 4 crosswise slices, for mini loaves or simply cut the dough in half for two normal size loaves. Place them on one (for 2 loaves) or 2 (for 4 mini loaves) lightly greased or parchment lined baking sheets, cut side up. Spread them open a bit, if necessary to more fully expose the cheese. Spritz them with warm water and immediately place in preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes for mini loaves or 35 minutes for full size loaves, or until the cheese is melted and the loaves are a very deep golden brown. Remove them from the oven and cool on a rack.

CHEDDAR-STUFFED CRUSTY LOAVES

Steps:

• 1. To make the starter: Mix the flour, salt, yeast, and water. It will be very dry; If it doesn't come together, add a bit more water. Cover and let it rest at room temperature, it will become bubbly. To make the dough: Combine the risen starter, with the water, salt, flour, and yeast. Knead, (you may use a mixer or bread machine on the dough cycle,) to make a smooth dough. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover and let rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until it is nearly doubled. Pat and stretch the dough into a 9" x 12" rectangle. Spritz with water and sprinkle with cheese. Starting with the long side, roll into a log, pinching the seam to seal. Place the log, seam-side down, on a lightly floured or lightly-oiled surface. Cover and let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until it is puffy, but not doubled. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut the log into 4 crosswise slices, for mini-breads; or simply cut in half for 2 loaves. Place them on 1 (for 2 loaves) or 2 (for mini-loaves), lightly greased, silpat, or parchment lined baking sheets, cut side up. Spritz with warm water. Bake for 20 minutes (for the mini-loaves) or 35 minutes (for the full sized loaves), or until the cheese is melted and the loaves are very deep golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
• 2. Some options are: Gruyere, provolone, mozzarella, havarti, gouda, asagio, fontinal, monterey jack, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, diced ham. Dipping sauce usually is, marinara, or garlic oil. Spread minced garlic over the dough first, then try combining herbs, such as - italian, pizza seasoning, etc.