Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix the hot water with yeast, sugar and salt.
  2. If yeast begins to expand continue with the recipe.
  3. Stir in 3 cups of the flour and beat with electric beaters.
  4. Stir in the cheese (or olive oil) and herbs.
  5. It's fun trying different combinations every time.
  6. I like to crush the herbs in a mortar and pestle first.
  7. If you cut the cheese into 1 inch cubes you'll get nice pockets of melted cheese.
  8. Stir in the other 3 cups of flour.
  9. It should be too thick to use electric beaters by now.
  10. Cover the bowl of batter with a damp towel and let rise for about half an hour or until it reaches the top of the mixing bowl.
  11. Coat 2 bread pans with olive oil and for tasty crusts lightly salt the pans.
  12. When the dough rises divide it into the 2 bread pans.
  13. Don't be afraid to mash it.
  14. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  15. Let dough rise in pans for another half hour or until it reaches the tops of the pans.
  16. Bake for 20-30 minutes until it is cooked through and golden on top.