Italian-Herb Cheese Bread

This is my mother's recipe that won the Blue Ribbon at the Iowa State Fair.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  cup milk
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  tablespoon  dry onion, minced
• 1  tablespoon  italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 (1/4ounce) packages active dry yeast, packages
• 1  cup warm water
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Heat the milk over medium low heat.
2. Add sugar, salt, butter, onions, garlic powder and Italian seasoning; cool to lukewarm.
3. Dissolve yeast in water, combine with milk mixture and cheese, stir in flour to make a soft dough.
4. Grease a cast iron skillet with butter and place dough in skillet; cover with waxed paper and a towel. Let rise until doubled (about 45 min).
5. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour until done.
6. Brush with butter.