Peppered Cheddar Delight: Savory Coarse Black Pepper-Cheese Bread 🧀🌶️

Coarse Black Pepper-Cheese Bread Recipe 🍞

Description: This Coarse Black Pepper-Cheese Bread recipe is a cherished favorite in my family, perfect for accompanying soups or as a delightful addition to any dinner spread. Developed by a talented local cook and shared in our community paper, this bread embodies the warmth and flavor of home cooking. The prep time includes rising, and while I suggest a baking time of 25 minutes, it’s wise to keep an eye on it after 20 minutes for that perfect golden brown hue.

• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Prep Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 1/2 – 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 packet active dry yeast

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

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   • In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and fresh coarse ground black pepper.
   • Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

2. Heat the Wet Ingredients:

   • In a saucepan, heat the milk, water, and shortening until warm. Ensure the mixture is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.

3. Incorporate Wet Ingredients:

   • Add the warm milk mixture to the flour mixture.
   • Crack in the egg and beat at low speed until the mixture is moistened.
   • Increase the speed to medium and beat for an additional 3 minutes until the dough comes together.

4. Add Cheese and Remaining Flour:

   • By hand, gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
   • Gradually add enough flour to form a firm dough, ensuring it’s not too sticky.

5. Knead the Dough:

   • Transfer the dough onto a floured surface.
   • Knead well for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. This step helps develop gluten, giving the bread its desired texture.

6. First Rise:

   • Place the kneaded dough back into the mixing bowl.
   • Cover it and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place until it doubles in size, approximately 30 minutes.

7. Shape the Loaves:

   • Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles.
   • Divide the dough into two equal parts.
   • Shape each part into a round loaf.

8. Second Rise:

   • Grease a baking sheet and place the shaped loaves on it.
   • Cover them again and let them rise for another 30 minutes in a warm oven until they become light and doubled in size.

9. Bake:

   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Once the loaves have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

10. Cool and Serve:

    • Once baked, transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • Slice and serve with your favorite soups or alongside your dinner spread.

Yield: This recipe makes 2 hearty loaves of Coarse Black Pepper-Cheese Bread, perfect for sharing or enjoying over several meals.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 1649.8
• Total Fat: 53.5g
• Saturated Fat: 21.7g
• Cholesterol: 165.1mg
• Sodium: 2769.2mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 236.8g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.1g
• Sugars: 13.7g
• Protein: 52.4g

This Coarse Black Pepper-Cheese Bread is a delightful combination of savory cheese and spicy pepper, creating a flavor profile that’s both comforting and memorable. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or toasted the next day, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.