Asiago Cheese Bread Excellent
No fear...it's not as much work as it may seem. Lots of passive cooking time here. great for hors-d'oeuvres with a little cheese spread, pate' or what-have-you! terrific as bruschetta. This just may be the most-liked bread i make. a pre-shredded 3-cheese combination is also very good. I have no clue as to the provenance of this recipe, been making it for a while.
Steps
In large bowl , combine 1-1 / 2 cups of the flour , yeast , sugar , salt and pepper.
Melt butter in milk to 120-130 degrees.
Stir milk mixture into flour mix until smooth.
Stir in 1 cup cheese.
Gradually stir in about 2 cups flour to make soft dough.
Knead in mixer or by hand until smooth and elastic , adding flour if needed.
Oil large bowl , add dough , turn to coat.
Cover with clean damp towel and let double.
Punch down , form into 2 long thin loaves.
Spray baking sheet , or use baguette pans.
Place loaves on pan , let raise , covered , until doubled preheat oven to 375.
Slash dough with serrated knife.
Brush with lightly beaten egg and sprinkle top with remaining 1 / 4 cup cheese.
Bake 30-35 minutes till done.
Cool on rack.
Ingredients
flour, dry yeast, salt, sugar, black pepper, milk, butter, asiago cheese, egg