Cheese Pepper Bread

Ingredients

• 1 envelope dry yeast
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 egg
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Grease 2 (1 pound) coffee cans.
2. In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in hot water. Add 1 1/3 cups of the flour. Add salt, sugar, baking soda, sour cream and egg. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 2 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in remaining flour, cheese and pepper.
3. Divide batter between cans. Let rise in warm place for 50 minutes.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes (or until golden brown).
5. Immediately remove from cans.
6. Cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

Variation: Add 1 tablespoon dehydrated minced onion to batter.