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Cheesy Asiago Bread Recipe

Cheesy Asiago Bread Recipe: Bake Your New Favorite Loaf

Enjoy this easy and delicious Cheesy Asiago Bread Recipe that elevates any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups bread flour All-purpose flour can be used.
  • 2 teaspoons yeast Instant yeast is recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Brown sugar can be used for richer flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Avoid excessive salt to maintain yeast activity.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Omit for a milder flavor.
  • 1.5 cups 2% milk Whole or non-dairy milk can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Olive oil is a great dairy-free alternative.
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese Parmesan or Gruyere can be substituted.
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg Milk can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the dry ingredients by combining bread flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a stand mixer.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients by warming milk and adding butter.
  3. Incorporate shredded Asiago cheese into the dough.
  4. Knead the dough in a stand mixer until elastic and smooth.
  5. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size.
  6. Shape the dough into loaves and let rise again.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  8. Apply an egg wash to the top of the loaves.
  9. Bake the loaves for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Cool the loaves on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the bread to cool for optimal texture before slicing.

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