Bread Machine Cheese and Bacon Bread

Yummy bread - the dough is made in the bread machine.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 3  cups white flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil leaves (optional)
• 3⁄4 cup  cubed cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  fried crisp bacon
• 1  teaspoon bread machine yeast

Directions

1. Select loaf size and add the ingredients according to manufacturer's directions.
2. Select dough cycle.
3. When dough is complete, remove to floured surface.
4. Cover with plastic wrap: let rest 5 minutes.
5. Shape the dough into a loaf of four balls.
6. Place in a greased 23 cm by 12 cm loaf pan.
7. Cover with a tea towel and let rise in the warm place until doubled (50 to 60 minutes depending).
8. Bake at 190 degrees Celsius, 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 35 minutes, or until golden.
9. Use old cheddar for best flavor, or replace basil with dill weed for more great taste.