Cheese Bread

1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 package dry yeast
2 eggs
6 ounces sharp cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Combine milk, 1/2 cup water, sugar, vegetable oil and salt in saucepan. Heat over low heat until blended.

Combine 1 1/2 cups flour and yeast in large mixing bowl. Add liquid mixture to flour; beat until smooth. Blend in eggs, cheese and pepper. Stir in remaining 2 cups flour to make a stiff batter. Beat until smooth and elastic. Spoon into two greased 1-pound coffee cans. Cover with plastic lids. Let rise in warm place for 1 hour or until light and bubbly. Batter should be 1/2 inch below can cover. Remove lids.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes. Remove from cans. Cool on wire rack.

Yields 2 loaves.