Swiss Cheese Loaf

Submitted by Barb in WNY

"Recipe source unknown. Nothing is better than the smell of bread baking."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1⁄4 cup warm water (about 110F.)
• 1⁄4 cup milk, lukewarm (scalded then cooled)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 2 3⁄4 cups flour
• 8 ounces swiss cheese, cubed in 1/4-inch pieces

directions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.
2. Stir in milk, sugar, salt, oil, eggs, and 1 1/2 cups flour.
3. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 10 minutes.
4. Stir in remaining flour with a spoon until smooth.
5. Cover; let rise in a warm place until double about 1 hour.
6. Stir down batter by beating about 25 strokes; gently work in cheese until the cheese is evenly distributed.
7. Shape into a ball, place in a greased pie plate (9 1/2 x 1 1/4-inches).
8. Let rise until double, about 1 hour.
9. Heat oven to 375°F
10. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
11. Immediately remove from plate; cool on a wire rack.