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Irresistible Homemade Cheese Bread That’s Soft and Cheesy

This cheese bread is soft, fluffy, and loaded with gooey cheese, making it the perfect side for any meal or a delicious snack on its own.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: side, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water about 110°F
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Cheese Filling
  1. In a bowl, mix together the mozzarella, cheddar, garlic powder, and oregano.
Shape and Bake the Bread
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface.
  3. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
  4. Roll the dough tightly into a log and place it seam-side down in a greased loaf pan.
  5. Cover the loaf and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  7. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For an extra cheesy crust, sprinkle additional cheese on top of the loaf before baking.

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