Recipe: Swiss Cheese Loaves ๐ง๐
Description:
Indulge in the delightful aroma and taste of freshly baked Swiss Cheese Loaves! These mini loaves, with their golden crust and cheesy interior, are perfect for weeknight dinners or any time you crave a comforting treat. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up these savory delights in no time. Share the joy of homemade bread with your loved ones using this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com!
- Category: Breads
- Keywords: Weeknight, < 4 Hours
- Calories: 269.3 per serving
- Total Fat: 10.8g
- Saturated Fat: 6.4g
- Cholesterol: 51.5mg
- Sodium: 381.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 33.3g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Protein: 9.4g
- Yield: 8 mini loaves
Ingredients:
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup tap water (hot)
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- Sesame seeds (for sprinkling)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. | Grease Mini Loaf Pans: Begin by greasing 8 miniature loaf pans, each measuring 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 inches, ensuring easy release of the loaves once baked. |
| 2. | Activate Yeast: In a large mixer bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in hot tap water. Allow it to sit for a few minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is activated. |
| 3. | Mix Dough: To the activated yeast mixture, add 1 1/3 cups of flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, sour cream, and egg. Blend the ingredients on low speed for about half a minute, ensuring to scrape the sides of the bowl constantly. |
| 4. | Beat Until Smooth: Increase the mixer speed to high and beat the dough for approximately 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally. This step ensures that the dough becomes smooth and well combined. |
| 5. | Incorporate Cheese: Stir in the remaining flour and the shredded Swiss cheese thoroughly into the dough mixture, ensuring an even distribution of cheese throughout the dough. |
| 6. | Divide and Sprinkle: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans, filling them about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the tops of the loaves with sesame seeds for added flavor and texture. |
| 7. | Allow to Rise: Place the filled loaf pans in a warm place and allow them to rise for about 50 minutes. During this time, the batter will rise slightly, but it may not double in size. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) during this rising period. |
| 8. | Bake to Perfection: Once the loaves have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and develop a crusty exterior. |
| 9. | Remove and Cool: As soon as the loaves are baked to perfection, remove them from the oven and immediately take them out of the pans. Allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack. |
| 10. | Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Swiss Cheese Loaves warm as a standalone snack or alongside your favorite soups, salads, or main dishes. For an extra indulgent treat, you can also split the loaves horizontally and fill them with your preferred luncheon meat and additional cheese. |
Chef’s Tips:
- Ensure the water used to activate the yeast is at the right temperature (around 110ยฐF/45ยฐC) to ensure proper yeast activation.
- Don’t overmix the dough to avoid a tough texture; mix until just combined.
- For a variation, you can experiment with different types of cheese or add herbs and spices to customize the flavor of your loaves.
- These Swiss Cheese Loaves freeze well, so consider making a double batch and storing some for later enjoyment. Just ensure they are completely cooled before freezing.
Enjoy your homemade Swiss Cheese Loaves! ๐ฅ๐ง
