Herbed Cheese Batter Bread Recipes

HERB BATTER BREAD

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Stir in the water, shortening, parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Use an electric mixer to beat on low speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Turn mixer to medium, and beat for an additional 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in remaining 1 cup flour; mix until smooth. Scrape batter from sides of bowl. Cover, and let rise in warm place for 35 to 40 minutes.
• Grease a 9x5 loaf pan. Stir down batter by beating about 25 strokes. Scrape batter into greased pan; pat down with floured hands. Cover pan. Let dough rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Do not allow dough to over-rise.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bake in preheated oven until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, 40 to 45 minutes. Brush top with margarine. Remove from pan, and cool on wire rack.

CHEDDAR CHEESE BATTER BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add cheeses, milk, sugar, butter, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough., Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Stir dough down; transfer to 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine egg white and water. In another bowl, combine topping ingredients. Brush loaves with egg white mixture; sprinkle with topping. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

HERBED CHEESE BATTER BREAD

Steps:

• Lightly butter (2) 8 X 4 X 2-inch loaf pans.
• Heat butter over medium heat. Add the buttermilk and water; heat till warm to touch (105-115ºF)
• Pour into a large bowl & sprinkle the yeast on top. Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Whisk to dissolve yeast then whisk in 3 eggs & the hot sauce.
• Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
• Gradually stir into the liquid mixture to make a thick batter.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup shredded cheddar, garlic & herbs.
• Pour batter into prepared pans, spreading evenly.
• Cover loosely with plastic wrap & let stand in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375ºF & place rack in the center.
• Beat the remaining egg with the 1 tablespoon water & brush tops of loaves.
• Bake for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese & bake till golden brown, 10-15 minutes.
• Cool in pans, on rack, for 10 minutes. Turn on on rack and cool completely.
• * Can be made up to 2 days in advance, wrapped tightly & stored at room temperature. Herbs can be varied to suit your taste.

CHEESE HERB BEER BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
• Mix together flour, cheeses, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, oregano, parsley, thyme and salt.
• In a small bowl, combine beer and oil.
• Make a well in center of flour mixture.
• Add beer all at once, tossing with fork until dry ingredients are just moistened.
• Spread batter in prepared pan; smooth top.
• Bake bread until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 50-55 minutes.
• Transfer pan to wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.
• Note: Keep in mind darker beers, like ales and stouts, are more flavorful than light.

CHEESE BATTER BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm broth. Add the sugar, butter, salt, poultry seasoning, egg and 1 cup of flour; beat until smooth. Add 1 cup of cheese and the remaining flour; stir for 1 minute. , Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Stir the batter down, about 25 strokes. Spread evenly into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes. , Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and onion salt if desired. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.