Cheddar Cheese Bread (Bread Machine Assisted)

1. 1

   In bread machine pan, place all ingredients from flour through yeast in order as recommended by the manufacturer.

2. 2

   Set bread machine to dough setting.

3. 3

   Once bread machine cycle is complete, remove dough to slightly floured surface.

4. 4

   Divide the cheese into thirds.

5. 5

   Put some flour on your hands if the dough sticks to them.

6. 6

   Press the dough flat. Sprinkle it with a portion of the cheese. Fold in half, press flat, repeat two more times until all of the cheese is used. Fold it into a ball, pressing firmly to seal the seam.

7. 7

   With a sharp knife, cut four small gashes in the dough. I go from the top center about 1/4 of the way down the dough ball. The gashes are equally spaced.

8. 8

   Place the dough on a baking sheet that has been lightly dusted with the corn meal. Let rise until doubled in size.

9. 9

   Put a pan of boiling water in the bottom of your oven that has been pre-heated to 375 degrees.

10. 10

    Bake the bread for about 30 minutes. Once done, cool on rack and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.