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Poppy Seed Cheese Bread

Name: Poppy Seed Cheese Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°); 2 tablespoons shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; TOPPING:; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion; Poppy seeds

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Elaine Mundt, Detroit, Michigan

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 13, 2023

This easy-to-make bread goes well with a salad luncheon or a casserole dinner. But I especially like to serve it with spaghetti and pasta dishes. The cheese topping is its crowning glory! —Elaine Mundt, Detroit, Michigan

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Poppy Seed Cheese Bread

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Yield:15 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
topping:

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
Poppy seeds

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Directions

1
Dissolve yeast and sugar in water. Combine milk, shortening and salt; stir into yeast mixture. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.

2
Punch down dough; press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 425°. Combine cheese, egg, milk and onion; spread over dough. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake 15-20 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.