Garlic and Asiago Loaves

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   Heat oil in 6-inch skillet over medium heat.

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   Add garlic; cook and stir until garlic just begins to brown.

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   Remove from heat.

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   Mix 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast in large bowl.

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   Beat in very warm water and garlic with oil with electric mixer on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.

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   Stir in cheese and enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.

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   Place dough on lightly floured surface.

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   Knead 5 to 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and springy.

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   Place dough in large bowl greased with shorteneing, turning doughto grease all sides.

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    Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in warm place 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.

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    Grease large cookie sheet with shortening.

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    Divide dough into 4ths.

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    Shape into 6-inch round.

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    Place each roundwith smooth side up in corner of cookie sheet.

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    Cut 1/2 inch deep slash in top of each round with serrated knife.

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    Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in warm place about 30 minutes or until doubled.

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    Heat oven to 375*.

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    Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

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    Remove from wire rack; cool if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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