Ah, cheese bread—soft, cheesy, and perfect for snacks, sandwiches, or just eating warm out of the oven. Let’s make a simple, classic version that’s fluffy and full of cheese flavor.
Ingredients (Makes 1 loaf or 12 rolls)
For the dough:
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (7 g / 2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the filling / topping:
- 1–2 cups (100–200 g) shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder or herbs for extra flavor
For brushing:
- 1 egg, beaten (for golden crust)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough:
- In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise:
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the bread:
- Punch down the dough.
- Option 1: Roll into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Option 2: Divide into 12 pieces and roll into balls for rolls.
- Sprinkle or fold in shredded cheese (reserve some for topping).
- Second rise:
- Cover shaped dough and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes (for rolls) or 30–35 minutes (for loaf) until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Warm is best!
✅ Tips for success:
- Use a mix of cheeses for flavor and gooey texture. Cheddar + mozzarella works perfectly.
- For garlic or herb cheese bread, mix 1 tsp garlic powder or dried herbs into the dough or sprinkle on top.
- Optional: Brush with melted butter after baking for extra richness.
If you want, I can also give a quick, no-yeast version of cheesy bread using baking powder—ready in about 30 minutes and still soft and cheesy.
Do you want the quick version?
