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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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This savory cheese loaf is great sliced in thin wedges to go with soup, salads or casseroles. I've served it to large crowds and received many compliments. One year, I gave it to our neighbor for Christmas. -Evelyn Bear, Kingston, Idaho Ingredients:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast |
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°) |
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°) |
1/4 cup canola oil |
2 tablespoons honey |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 cup king arthur premium 100% whole wheat flour |
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and rosemary, crushed |
filling: |
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese |
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon paprika |
topping: |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
2 teaspoons sesame seeds |
4 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, oil, honey, egg, salt, whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour and herbs. Beat until blended. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll one portion into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Combine filling ingredients; sprinkle half over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal.
3. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. With a sharp knife, cut 1/2-in. slashes at 2-in. intervals. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°. Brush each ring with egg; sprinkle with sesame seeds and cheese. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 rings (12 slices each).
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