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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 65 Minutes |
Ready In: 95 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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These impressive loaves take a little time to prepare, but they're well worth the effort. I've used the recipe for several years. I love making bread - there's no better way to work out life's little frustrations and with such yummy results! -Michelle Beran, Caflin, Kansas Ingredients:
3-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast |
1-1/2 cups buttermilk |
3/4 cup butter |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
5 eggs |
3-1/2 to 4 cups king arthur premium 100% whole wheat flour, divided |
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and yeast. In a saucepan, heat buttermilk, butter, sugar and salt to 120°-130°; add to flour mixture. Blend on low speed until moistened. Add eggs; beat on low for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in enough whole wheat flour to make a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down; divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each into a 12-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Cut each into three 12-in. x 3-in. strips. Combine cheese with 2 tablespoons of remaining whole wheat flour; sprinkle 1/3 cup down center of each strip. Bring long edges together over cheese and pinch to seal. Place three strips seam side down on greased baking sheets. Braid strips together; secure ends. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
4. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Immediately remove from baking sheets to wire racks; cool. Yield: 2 loaves.
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