Recipe: Cheese Wine Bread
Description:
This Cheese Wine Bread recipe is a delightful creation passed down from a gourmet aunt, boasting a touch of elegance and sophistication. Perfect as an appetizer before a lavish dinner, paired with a fine wine and cheese, included in a thoughtful gift basket, or as a charming addition to a brunch spread, and yes, even suitable for a lively football party, because who says gourmet can’t be casual, right? 😄
Category: Yeast Breads
Keywords: Breads, Cheese, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Brunch, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 2967.1
- Fat Content: 144.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 85.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 902.6mg
- Sodium Content: 3971.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 302.5g
- Fiber Content: 12.1g
- Sugar Content: 11.7g
- Protein Content: 89.2g
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (1/4 ounce) dry yeast
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In a large mixing bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups of the flour with the dry yeast. | – |
| 2 | In a saucepan, heat the dry white wine, butter, sugar, and salt until warm (approximately 115-120°F), stirring constantly until the butter almost melts. | – |
| 3 | Add the warm butter-wine mixture to the dry mixture in the mixing bowl. | – |
| 4 | Add the eggs to the mixture. | – |
| 5 | Beat at low speed for 30 seconds, scraping the bowl constantly; then beat for an additional 3 minutes at high speed. | – |
| 6 | By hand, stir in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough. | – |
| 7 | Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. | – |
| 8 | Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning it once to coat it with grease. | – |
| 9 | Cover the bowl and let the dough rise until it doubles in size, which usually takes about 1-1/2 hours. | 1-1/2 hr |
| 10 | After the dough has doubled in size, punch it down, cover it, and let it rest for 10 minutes. | 10 min |
| 11 | Shape the dough into an 8-inch round loaf. | – |
| 12 | Place the shaped dough in a greased 9-inch pie plate, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size again, about 40 minutes. | 40 min |
| 13 | Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). | – |
| 14 | Bake the risen dough in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, covering it with foil after the first 20 minutes to prevent over-browning. | 40 min |
Enjoy the tantalizing aroma that fills your kitchen as this Cheese Wine Bread bakes to golden perfection, ready to be shared and savored with loved ones on any occasion! 🍞🧀🍷
