Extreme Cheese Bread Recipes

NO KNEAD SKILLET CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• Combine water and yeast in a large mixing bowl.
• Add 1 cup flour and salt to the yeast mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
• Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and cheese.
• Add remaining flour, one cup at a time, stirring until well combined.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour.
• In the meantime, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to an 8-inch cast iron skillet, and coat the bottom and sides of the skillet with the olive oil.
• Lightly flour your hands and transfer dough to the skillet.
• Shape dough into a round disk; cover with a towel and let stand 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400˚F.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top of the dough and sprinkle with salt and parsley.
• Score the top of the loaf with a knife.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until top is a golden brown.
• Remove from oven and immediately turn bread out onto a cooling rack.
• Let completely cool.
• Cut and serve.

CHEESE BREAD (QUICK BREAD)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8" x 4" loaf pan.
• Whisk dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Using a pastry cutter or a fork, cut in butter. Stir in cheeses and green onion.
• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until foamy. Add milk and sugar.
• Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir just until moistened, do not overmix.
• Pour into prepared pan and bake 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

SIMPLY PERFECT HOMEMADE CHEESE BREAD (TWO WAYS)

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, salt and sugar* together. (Tip: If measuring your flour in cups, without a scale, hold back 1 cup to add as needed later). *If you're using honey or agave, add with the liquid ingredients instead.
• In a large measuring cup or bowl, combine the water and buttermilk and whisk in the yeast until dissolved. Add this mixture, along with the melted butter, to the dry ingredients. Mix by hand or with a dough hook, until the mixture is combined, about 2 minutes. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
• Continue mixing the dough, adding more flour in very small increments, as needed, until the dough becomes soft, smooth and tacky, but not sticky.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for a couple of minutes, adding more flour only if the dough is sticking to your hands or the work surface, then form dough into a ball. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and either refrigerate for up to 4 days, or allow to sit at room temperature until doubled in size (about 60-90 minutes). (*Tip: I like to use an 8-cup glass measuring cup, so it's easy to see when it's doubled by the markings).
• Note: If you have refrigerated your dough, remove from the refrigerator 2 hours before you plan to bake, to allow it to come to room temperature.
• Grease two 8-inch by 4-inch loaf pans and set aside.
• Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces. Dust each with a bit of flour and then, using a rolling pin, roll into a rectangle approximately 10 inches wide and 16 inches long.
• **If you are unclear about the shaping process for this bread, scroll up to the Recipe Video above this Recipe Card. You may wish to watch before starting the shaping process**
• For the Cheddar and Herb Bread: spread the shredded cheddar and herbs evenly over the surface of the dough. Starting with the shortest side, roll the dough up jelly-roll style and pinch the seam together.
• For the Parmesan, Garlic and Herb: spread the softened butter over the surface of the dough. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan, garlic and herbs. Press lightly with the palm of your hand to press the toppings into the butter. Starting with the shortest side, roll the dough up jelly-roll style and pinch the seam together.
• Shaping: Using a sharp knife, cut the roll of dough down the centre, lengthwise. Rotate each piece so that the cut sides are facing upward and place them side-by-side. Pinch together the farthest end. Keeping the cuts sides facing upwards as much as possible, place the right-side piece over the left-side piece. Straighen it up all up and then repeat, pinching together the end closest to you. If any cheese escapes, just place it back on top. Using a bench scraper or spatula, carefully lift the dough into the greased loaf pan. Repeat with the other dough log, then cover both with a greased piece of plastic wrap and allow to rise until the dough rises to about 1-inch above the side of the pans in the middle.
• Preheat oven to 350° F. (not fan assisted). Bake for 45-50 minutes total, but after 25 minutes of baking, rotate pans front-to-back in the oven and loosely cover with a piece of aluminum foil if necessary (if bread is already well-browned), to prevent the top from over-browning. Bread should reach about 185° internal temperature in the centre.
• Remove the bread from the oven and allow to cool in the pans for a couple of minutes. Run a sharp knife around the edge of the bread and carefully remove the loaves to a cooling rack. Allow the loaves to cool for 1 hour before slicing. *Slicing hot or very warm bread will make for a gummy crumb, so resist the urge and let it cool :)

EXTREME CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• Set oven to 425 degrees (oven rack to second-lowest position).
• Cut the crusty bread into about 10-12 (1-inch) slices using a serrated knife.
• In a medium bowl mix together the mayo, butter and minced garlic and a dash black pepper until smooth.
• Add in the feta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Jack cheese and green onions; mix to combine.
• Spread about 2 tablespoons on each slice of bread.
• Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese on top, the press down the Parmesan cheese lightly with back of a spoon to make certain that it sticks to the cheese mixture.
• Place the slices on a baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubble.

EXTRA CHEESY GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil.
• In a large bowl combine cheeses, mayonnaise, and garlic powder.
• Spread mixture on both sides of bread and broil for a few minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
• Slice and serve immediately.
• *Feel free to add any extras to this like herbs or spices, tomatoes, pesto -- *.
• Enjoy!

BEST CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheese, baking powder, garlic powder and dill. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (top will have an uneven appearance). Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.