Dilled Cheddar Cheese Batter Bread

This Dilled Cheddar Cheese Batter Bread is a comforting, savory loaf that combines the richness of sharp cheddar with the fresh, herbaceous punch of dill. Unlike traditional yeast breads, this batter bread has a tender, cake-like crumb that holds up beautifully to hearty fillings. The warm milk mixture activates the yeast gently, ensuring a light rise without tough gluten development. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for lunchtime sandwiches, a side dish for soups, or a quick snack with butter. The golden crust and cheesy interior make it a crowd-pleaser that feels both rustic and homemade.

Cooking Method: Baking, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 1

Calories: 165.3

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This Dilled Cheddar Cheese Batter Bread is a comforting, savory loaf that combines the richness of sharp cheddar with the fresh, herbaceous punch of dill. Unlike traditional yeast breads, this batter bread has a tender, cake-like crumb that holds up beautifully to hearty fillings. The warm milk mixture activates the yeast gently, ensuring a light rise without tough gluten development. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for lunchtime sandwiches, a side dish for soups, or a quick snack with butter. The golden crust and cheesy interior make it a crowd-pleaser that feels both rustic and homemade.

Ingredients

3/4 cup Milk
1 1/2 tablespoon Dill seeds, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon Honey
1/4 cup Canola oil
3 Eggs, room temperature,
2 1/2 cups Whole wheat flour
1 packet Dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
3 1/2 cups Packed grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons Chopped fresh dill

Directions

1
In a small saucepan, combine the milk, dill seeds, and honey.
2
Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, then remove from heat.
3
Let the milk mixture cool until it reaches 120 degrees F (warm to the touch, not hot).
4
Whisk the canola oil and eggs into the cooled milk mixture until well combined.
5
In a large bowl of an electric mixer, combine 1-1/4 cups of the flour, the dry yeast, salt, and 2 cups of the grated cheddar cheese.
6
Pour the warm liquid mixture and the fresh chopped dill into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
7
Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes until the batter is smooth and incorporated.
8
Add the remaining 1-1/4 cups of flour and beat for another 2 minutes until fully combined.
9
Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure all ingredients are mixed.
10
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
11
Let the batter rise in a warm, draft-free area until it has doubled in volume, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
12
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (177ÃÂ°C).
13
Generously butter a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
14
Do not stir the risen batter down; simply spoon half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
15
Sprinkle the remaining 1-1/2 cups of grated cheddar cheese evenly over the batter in the pan.
16
Cover the cheese with the remaining batter and smooth the top with a spatula.
17
Cover the pan loosely and let the batter rise again in a warm, draft-free area until it reaches the top of the pan, about 30 minutes.
18
Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, about 45 minutes.
19
Turn the bread out onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 165.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.5g24%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 0.9mg1%
Sodium 21.9mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 5.8g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 5.4g
Protein 1.7g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bread, cheese, dill, cheddar, yeast, loaf, savory, baking, homemade, vegetarian, whole wheat, honey, milk, eggs, herbs, lunch, snack, comfort food, artisan, quick bread

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