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Homemade Cheese Bread - Extra Soft
A pillowy-soft, cheese-studded bread that's golden and fragrant with garlic—perfect for sopping up soups or enjoying on its own.
★★★★☆
4.9(296 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time3 hr
Bake time50 min
Total time4 hr
Makes1
Ingredients
1
1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, warmed to about 110°F
2
1/3 cup (80ml) water, warmed to about 110°F
3
2 and 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast from Red Star (1 standard packet)
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2 Tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
5
5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, melted + slightly cooled
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon salt
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3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
9
3 cups (390g) bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed and for hands/work surface*
10
2 cups (250g; 8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese (see note)
11
2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
12
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley (or your favorite dried or fresh herb)*
13
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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