I have been meaning to post this recipe for a while, as it is one of my all
time favorite bread recipes. Nothing fancy, but great bread and virtually
foolproof. Our kids go wild over it; they especially love it toasted. I
have made it by hand, in a KitchenAid, and in my ZO ABM; it works great in
all of them. What follows is the ABM version, together with minimal
directions for making it outside the machine. If anyone wants more explicit
non-machine directions, email me.
Cheese Bread (adapted from Fannie Farmer Cookbook, 12th Ed., Alfred A.
Knopf)
1/2 c milk
1/2 c hot water
1 T butter or bacon fat or any shortening
1 T sugar
3c flour
1 1/4 t salt
3/4 - 1 1/2 c grated cheese (pre-grated supermarket cheddar works great, but
if you want something celestial, try a hard smoked cheese, such as provolone
or cheddar)
1 1/2 t yeast
Put all ingredients in a bread machine, and put through the regular cycle
(light crust if you have the option).
When I make it outside the machine, I double it to make two loaves. Make it
like any standard dough through the first rising; punch down, shape and
place in two greased loaf pans. Let rise again. Bake at 425F for 15 mins;
then at 375 for about 30 mins more until done. Cool out of pans on a wire
rack.
Enjoy! Barbara