Garlic Fontina Bread

Name: Garlic Fontina Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 loaves (16 pieces each)
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons shredded fontina cheese, divided; 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil

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Total Time:Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Cindy Ryan, St. Johns, Michigan

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

With its golden brown color and soft texture, this bread is a must at any family meal. It's a modified version of a traditional white bread recipe my brother gave me. Try it as garlic bread toast or for grilled cheese sandwiches — or enjoy it as is. —Cindy Ryan, St. Johns, Michigan

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Garlic Fontina Bread

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Yield:2 loaves (16 pieces each)

Prep:30 min

Cook:30 min

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Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons shredded fontina cheese, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, shortening, garlic powder, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese.

2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375°.
3
Punch dough down. Shape into 2 loaves. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Brush with oil and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
4
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.