updated cheese loaf

Once fall hits I start craving homemade bread and always turn to my Italian Cheese Loaf since I love how it makes my kitchen smell and tastes divine. I have updated my recipe a little and it turns out even more heavenly than it already is.


1 package of yeast
3/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 cup warm water
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
5-7 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded (or cubed if you want blobs of cheesy goodness) mozzarella cheese (optional)
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese (optional)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of basil
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon oregano

Heat milk, butter and sugar for 2 minutes in microwave. While doing so dissolve yeast in water. Once milk is scalded add egg, salt and 2 cups of flour to cool down milk mixture. Add yeast water and mix.
Add all spices and cheeses and remaining flour (counting the two cups) until a soft dough forms. Turn onto floured surface and knead in more flour until firm, elastic dough forms. Place back in bowl and let rise for an hour.
Grease a bread pan, place in dough and let rise for another hour. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350°.