Yield: 1 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4½ cup | Flour |
| 1 each | Package dry yeast |
| 1½ cup | Milk |
| 2 tablespoons | Sugar |
| 1 each | Egg |
| 5 cups | Cubed cheddar cheese |
Heat milk and sugar to 115 degrees and add 2 cups flour and yeast.
Mix in egg and 2 cups of cheese. Beat for 3 minutes and stir in rest of flour. Knead for 8-10 minutes, adding ½ to 1 cup of flour to make a stiff dough. Slowly add the last 3 cups of cheese during the last part of the kneading. Shape into a ball, place in a greased bowl, turn over, cover with a towel and let rise for 1½ hours.
Punch down and divide into 6 portions; let it rest for 10 minutes.
Roll each portion into a rope and braid 3 together to make 2 braided loaves. Cover and let rise one hour. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and bake on greased pan for 15-20 minutes.
Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 11-10-94