Yeast Breads: Cheesy Batter Bread

Batter breads are moist and versatile, and they're easy to make. Because they have more liquid than traditional yeast breads, you don't have to knead them. Just stir and let rise. This version is soft and cheesy. It makes a great toast or sandwich bread, especially if you like cheese.


Ingredients


1¼ tsp bread machine or quick rise yeast
2½ cups all purpose flour
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
¾ cup milk
½ butter or margarine, melted
3 eggs


Preparation


There's no need to dissolve the yeast, so place everything in a large bowl and stir with a wooden spoon. Try to avoid putting the yeast directly in the melted butter, especially if it's hot enough to kill the yeast, but otherwise you're just mixing ingredients together. Make sure all ingredients are incorporated and the dough is fairly smooth, but it doesn't have to be perfect.


Once mixed, cover the bowl with a damp cloth. Place dough in a warm location to rise until light and doubled in size, about 1 hour. Keep an eye on it. Batter breads can sometimes rise faster than you expect.


Spray a bread pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Stir the dough well to remove any air bubbles. Pour the batter into the bread pan. Place the pan in a warm location to rise once more. It should again double in size. This time it will probably take about 30 minutes, but it may take a little less.


Heat oven to 350°F. Bake bread for 40 minutes, until loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Remove immediately from bread pan and cool at least 10 minutes before slicing.