No Knead Onion Cheddar Bread

Yield: 1 loaf

Ingredients

5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

2 tablespoons sugar

2 pkgs. (1/4 oz. each) quick-rise yeast

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 cups water

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Add To

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt and pepper.

In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120-130 F. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese, onion and remaining flour; beat until smooth.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; shape into a ball. Place in a greased 2-quart round baking dish. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes.

Bake at 350 F. for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle remaining cheese over loaf. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Remove from dish to a wire rack.

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