Italian Cheese Bread Ring Recipe

Name: Italian Cheese Bread Ring
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 1 cup milk; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; FILLING; 4 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese (1 cup); 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, of choice; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened

Servings: persons

4 1/2 - 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 eggs
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
FILLING
4 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, of choice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened

1
In a large bowl combine 2 1/2 cups of flour, sugar, salt and yeast, stir until blended.
2
In a small pan heat milk, water and butter until very warm, about 120u00b0F.
3
Add warm liquid and eggs to flour mixture.
4
Stir until moistened and beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
5
By hand stir in remaining flour (2 to 2 3/4 cups) to form a stiff batter.
6
Generously grease a 12 cup bunt pan (or 10 inch tube pan) and sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds.
7
In a bowl combine all filling ingredients and mix well.
8
Spoon half the batter evenly into greased pan, spoon filling mixture evenly over batter staying 1/2 inch away from sides of pan.
9
Spoon remaining batter evenly into pan over filling.
10
Cover loosely with plastic wrap and set in warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
11
Do not punch or stir down dough.
12
Remove plastic and bake in a 350u00b0F oven for 30 or 40 minutes until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
13
Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.

995

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast, and more.

Yes, Italian Cheese Bread Ring falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Cheese Bread Ring

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Variations & substitutions

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