Cheesy Onion Rye Bread

Use the sharpest cheddar that you can find!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 50 mins
• Serves: 8-12
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 2  ounces unsalted butter
• 1  onion, chopped
• 10  ounces plain flour
• 10  ounces  rye flour
• 1  package fast-rising active dry yeast
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 lb extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 9 -10  fluid ounces  lukewarm milk

Directions

1. Melt a little butter, add the onion and fry for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
2. Sift the flours together; add the yeast, salt, cheese, onion and remaining butter and sufficient milk to mix to a dough.
3. Knead until smooth.
4. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and leave in a warm place for 1½- 2 hours to rise.
5. Turn out, knead gently and shape into a round loaf.
6. Place on a baking sheet and leave to rise for 45-60 minutes.
7. Brush with water, sprinkle with a little flour, cut a criss-cross pattern on the top and bake at 425°F 30-35 minutes.