Whole Wheat Cheese Bread

Updated on September 12, 2017

I have enjoyed baking my own breads and treats for my family on the weekend as a healthier and tastier option to store-bought options.

Finished loaf. | Source

Bread and Cheese, what's not to like?

A hearty loaf for sandwiches or a snack. That has the full and nutty flavours of whole wheat accompanied by sharp cheddar cheese.

Prep time: 2 hours

Cook time: 45 min

Ready in: 2 hours 45 min

Yields: 1 loaf of whole wheat cheese bread

To add some spice to your bread add:

1-2 jalapenos peppers seeded and finely chopped

In the measuring cup or another bowl, add the dry yeast to the hot tap water, and set aside.
In a large bowl, add all dry ingredients and margarine. Stir to mix.
Add the yeast/water mix to the dry ingredients, and stir with a large wooden spoon to blend.
When the dough is blended, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, sprinkle a little more flour on top of the dough, and knead for a couple of minutes.
Flatten dough, sprinkle with 1/2 the cheese, roll together, and continue kneading another 1-2 minutes.
Flatten dough again, add rest of cheese, reserving a little to sprinkle on top. Continue kneading 2 minutes more.
Form into loaf shape, place in greased loaf pan, score top in several places, sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Leave in a warm place to rise 1-2 hours, until top of loaf rises above loaf pan edge about 1 inch.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Place loaf on centre rack and bake 40-45 minutes.
When done baking, remove from pan and place on rack to cool.