Easy Homemade Cheese Bread Recipe: Fluffy & Cheesy Perfection!

Name: Easy Homemade Cheese Bread Recipe: Fluffy & Cheesy Perfection!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 185 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups All-purpose flour; 2 1/4 teaspoons Instant dry yeast; 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Warm milk (lukewarm, about 105-115°F (40-46°C)); 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (melted); 1 unit Large egg; 1 1/2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 unit Egg yolk (for egg wash); 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)

Learn how to make delicious homemade cheese bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or alongside your favorite meal. This bread is fluffy, rich with cheese, and incredibly satisfying. Follow along for simple steps to bake your own cheesy masterpiece from scratch.

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Golden Brown Cheese Bread Loaf

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

3h 5m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

250

Calories

10g

Protein

30g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Slice of Cheesy Bread, showing melted cheese inside

Ingredients

Servings: 12

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Freshly Baked Cheese Bread on a Cooling Rack

Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Whisk well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Whisk well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
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Ensure yeast is fresh for best rising results. Use lukewarm milk to activate the yeast.
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Add warm milk, melted butter, and the large egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
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Add warm milk, melted butter, and the large egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
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Don't overmix at this stage; just combine until no dry flour remains.

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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
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Kneading develops the gluten, essential for a soft, fluffy bread texture.
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turn to coat, cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turn to coat, cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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A warm, draft-free spot (like a turned-off oven with the light on) is ideal for rising.
5
Gently punch down the risen dough to release air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and flatten into a rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
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Gently punch down the risen dough to release air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and flatten into a rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
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Don't overwork the dough at this stage; keep it gentle.

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Roll up the dough tightly from one long side to the other, creating a log. Pinch the seam closed and tuck the ends under to form a neat loaf.
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Roll up the dough tightly from one long side to the other, creating a log. Pinch the seam closed and tuck the ends under to form a neat loaf.
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Rolling tightly prevents large air pockets in the baked bread.
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Place the loaf into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover again and let it rise for a second time in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until nearly doubled.
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Place the loaf into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover again and let it rise for a second time in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until nearly doubled.
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The second rise ensures a light texture and good volume.
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Gently brush the top of the risen loaf with the egg wash.
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Gently brush the top of the risen loaf with the egg wash.
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The egg wash gives the bread a beautiful golden crust.

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Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200-205°F (93-96°C) using a digital thermometer. Let it cool slightly before slicing.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200-205°F (93-96°C) using a digital thermometer. Let it cool slightly before slicing.
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Cooling allows the internal structure to set, preventing a gummy texture.