Cheese Flowerpot Bread Recipe 🧀🌸🍞

Overview:

Cheese Flowerpot Bread is not only delicious but also a delightful activity, especially for the little ones! This recipe yields fluffy rolls with a cheesy twist, baked in adorable flowerpots, adding a unique charm to your table. It requires some prep with seasoning the flowerpots, but trust me, the results are worth it! Let’s embark on this fun culinary journey together. 🌟

Time Breakdown:

Ingredients:

• 1 cake yeast
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup milk
• 3 3/4 – 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• Butter (for brushing)

Instructions:

Preparing Flowerpots:

1. Seasoning: Ensure you have 7 clean 3 1/4 x 3 1/4-inch flowerpots. Grease the insides thoroughly and place them on a baking sheet.
2. Baking: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the flowerpots for about 30 minutes, then let them cool. Repeat this process three times. Remember, do not wash the pots once they have been seasoned.

Making the Dough:

1. Activate Yeast: Soften the yeast in water until it becomes frothy.
2. Prepare Dough: In a mixing bowl, beat the egg, then add sugar, salt, and softened butter. Gradually stir in milk until lukewarm. Add the yeast mixture and half of the flour. Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer at medium speed, occasionally scraping the bowl.
3. Incorporate Cheese: Add cheddar cheese and another half cup of flour. Beat at high speed for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.
4. Knead: Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and satiny.
5. First Rise: Place the dough in a large buttered bowl, then brush the top with melted butter. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

Shaping and Baking:

1. Punch Down: Once risen, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a board. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.
2. Divide and Shape: Divide the dough into 7 equal parts, then shape each part into 4 balls.
3. Prep Flowerpots: Cover the hole in the bottom of each seasoned flowerpot with aluminum foil. Place one ball in the bottom of each pot and then add the remaining 3 balls on top. Brush with melted butter.
4. Second Rise: Cover the flowerpots and let them rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
5. Egg Wash: Mix egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water, then brush it onto the dough.
6. Baking: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the flowerpots for 17 to 19 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Cooling: Once baked, carefully remove the bread from the flowerpots and let them cool on wire racks.

Serving:

Enjoy your Cheese Flowerpot Bread warm with butter or your favorite spreads! It’s perfect for brunches, picnics, or any occasion where you want to impress with homemade goodness. 🌼🧀🍞

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 746.8
• Fat: 25.5g
• Saturated Fat: 14.9g
• Cholesterol: 168.4mg
• Sodium: 938.6mg
• Carbohydrates: 100.1g
• Fiber: 3.5g
• Sugar: 7g
• Protein: 27.2g

Recipe Yield:

36-42 Rolls

Indulge in the delightful flavors and charming presentation of this Cheese Flowerpot Bread recipe, making memories with loved ones as you bake together! 🌸🍞✨