Italian Herb and Cheese Bread
A delicious loaf of bread never goes to waste, and this ideal side dish is a perfect example!
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Calories: 2845kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons shortening or vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup hot milk
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 package dry yeast
- ΒΌ cup warm water
- 6 cups white flour
Instructions
- Mix the shortening, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Add the hot milk and hot water, and let cool to lukewarm.
- In a small bowl or cup, mix the yeast with the 1/4 cup of warm water and let it stand for 5 minutes to dissolve.
- Add the dissolved yeast and 3 cups of the flour to the fixture and beat well until blended.
- Add 2 more cups of flour, mix and turn out onto a lightly floured board.
- Knead for a minute or two and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Put the dough in a large, greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size.
- Punch down and shape into 2 loaves. Place in greased loaf pans, cover, and let rise until it doubles in size again.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and bake the bread for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375 degrees and bake for 30 minutes more.
- Remove from pans and cool on racks.
Nutrition
Calories: 2845kcal | Carbohydrates: 599g | Protein: 80g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4669mg | Potassium: 869mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 34.8mg
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