Cheese Bread

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

1. Combine milk, 1/2 cup water, sugar, vegetable oil and salt in saucepan. Heat over low heat until blended.
2. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour and yeast in large mixing bowl. Add liquid mixture to flour; beat until smooth.
3. Blend in eggs, cheese and pepper.
4. Stir in remaining 2 cups flour to make a stiff batter. Beat until smooth and elastic.
5. 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.
6. Remove lids.
7. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes.
8. Cool for 15 minutes.
9. Remove from cans. Cool on wire rack.

Makes 2 loaves.