Sensational Swiss Bread

This yeast bread has swiss cheese in it. it is adapted from about.com. note: the preparation time does not include the rising time. this recipe should be started the day before serving.

Steps

Dissolve yeast in the warm water.

Add milk , sugar , salt , butter , eggs , and half of the flour.

Using an electric mixer , beat for 10 minutes.

Add remaining flour.

Blend in with a wooden spoon until dough is smooth and elastic.

Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 to 2 hours , or until doubled in bulk.

Punch down.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Punch down dough.

Form a flattened ball.

Knead in the cheese until pieces are well distributed throughout the dough.

Shape into a round ball.

Place in a buttered 8-inch pie plate.

Let rise until doubled in bulk , about 1 to 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 375.

Bake for about 30 minutes , until nicely browned.

Loaf should sound hollow when rapped on the bottom.

Brush with a little melted butter while still hot.

Remove from pie pan and cool on a rack.

Ingredients

active dry yeast, warm water, milk, sugar, salt, butter, eggs, all-purpose flour, swiss cheese