Recipe: Italian Cheese Bread
There's nothing quite like a cheesy, fresh loaf of Italian Cheese bread. A great addition to any Italian meal, or simply to eat alone.
Servings 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded Jarlsburg Swiss Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons softened butter
- 1 1/2 pound bread dough I use this recipe but a loaf of Rhodes frozen bread dough works fine as well]
Instructions
- If using Rhodes bread down, allow dough to rise in a warm oven until double.
- Combine cheeses and pepper and set mixture aside.
- Roll dough into a 10x16 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over the entire surface of the dough.
- Sprinkle the cheese/pepper mixture over prepared dough and roll up, beginning at the 16 inch side.
- Fold ends under and place on greased cookie sheet with seam side down.
- With a sharp knife, cut about 3-4 slants diagonally across the top.
- Place in a warm oven and let rise until double again.
- Remove and heat oven to 375°F and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Serve with marinara dipping sauce, if desired.