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Post by Granny Smith on Mar 26, 2008 20:55:44 GMT -5
Asiago Bread contributed by gayla
1 envelope Active Dry Yeast 3/4 cup warm water 2 T sugar 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups flour, divided 1 3/4 teaspoons garlic salt, divided 4 eggs, divided 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese 2 T dried basil OR 6 T minced fresh basil
Combine yeast and warm water in mixing bowl. Stir in sugar, 1 cup flour and 1-1/4 teaspoons garlic salt. Beat well.
Add 3 eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Beat in butter. Add remaining 2-1/2 to 2-3/4 cups flour to make a soft dough.
Turn out on floured surface and knead 5 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Knead lightly again. Divide dough in half. Roll each piece into an 8 X 5-inch rectangle.
Mix cheese, basil, remaining egg and 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt in a small bowl. Spread cheese mixture over dough. Roll up in a long roll. Pinch ends and seams to seal and place each roll in a greased 9 X 5-inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 350 Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until top is browned and sounds hollow when tapped.
Makes 2 loaves
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