Tillamook Cheese Bread

  Posted on June 7, 2011  by Leslie Blythe  2 comments

Tillamook – a wonderful cheese!

I love Tillamook cheese.  It’s very high quality, yet mass-produced.  They sponsored the grilled cheese contest that I entered a few months ago.  I especially like the extra sharp cheddar.  I wish I could go on the factory tour!

Tillamook Cheese Bread

Males 1 loaf

½ cup hot water
2 Tbs sugar
2 Tbs shortening
1 tsp salt
1 cup shredded Tillamook, Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
1 pkg active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (105˚ to 115˚ F)
1 egg
2 1/3 to 2 2/3 cups sifted flour

Combine hot water, sugar, shortening, salt, and cheese.  Cool to lukewarm.  Soften yeast in warm water and add to the cheese mixture.  Stir in egg and enough flour to make a stiff dough.  Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1½ hours.

Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic.  Shape into a loaf.  Place into a greased loaf pan.  Let rise again until doubled in size, about an hour.

Bake at 375˚ for 30 to 35 minutes, or until done.  Cool bread in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.