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Bacon and Cheese Loaf

5 tbsp yeast
½ c water

2 c milk Yield: 4 loaves
1 ¼ tbsp salt

4 tbsp sugar
7 c bread flour
½ kg bacon, cooked and chopped

5 c cheddar cheese, cubed
1 ¼ c butter

butter for brushing the sides of the loaf pan.

In a bowl, dissolve 1 ½ tbsp of sugar and yeast in warm liquid. Let it stand

until foamy, about 10 minutes. In another bowl, sift together all the dry
ingredients and set aside.

Prepare a bigger bowl, combine yeast mixture in flour mixture, eggs, egg

yolks, butter and liquid ingredients.

Knead the dough on a floured surface. Spread the dough and use your
wrist to form a round ball. Repeat the procedure of kneading till dough is

elastic and smooth to touch. Put the dough ball in a greased bowl
covered with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 ½ -2 hours.

Punch the dough to let out the bubbles, and roll on a floured surface. Cut

dough into 450 g each. Roll dough on a floured surface.

Add chopped bacon and cheese. Brush the inner side of the loaf pan with
butter. Put the loaf in the pan and brush the top with egg wash. Allow to

rise for 30 minutes.

Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.

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