Cheddar Crown Loaf

Cheddar crown loaf recipe using the kitchenaid mixer.

Combine milk , water and 3 tablespoons margarine in a saucepan.

Heat over low heat until liquids are very warm.

Margarine does not need to melt.

Place 6 cups flour , sugar , salt and yeast in bowl.

Attach bowl and dough hook.

Turn to speed 2 and mix about 1 minute.

At speed 2 , gradually add cheese then warm liquid mixture , about 30 seconds.

Continue to mix at speed 2 until dough clings to hook , and starts to clean bowl , about 3 to 5 minutes.

Continue on speed 2 , add remaining flour , cup at a time until dough loses stickiness clings to hook and cleans sides of bowl.

Knead a little bit longer on speed 2 until dough is smooth and elastic.

Stop kneading.

Place in greased bowl , turning to grease top.

Cover: let rise in warm place free from draft , until doubled in bulk , about 40 minutes.

Punch dough down.

Divide dough into 32 equal pieces.

Shape each piece into a smooth ball.

Arrange 16 balls in a well-greased 10-inch tube pan.

Brush with melted margarine and spri.

milk, water, butter, flour, sugar, salt, active dry yeast, sharp cheddar cheese, caraway seed