Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 1/4 c. hottest tap water
  • 2 1/2 c. Gold Medal flour
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. soda
  • 1 c. dairy sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Method

  • Grease two (1 pound) coffee cans.
  • In a large mixer bowl, dissolve yeast in hot water.
  • Add 1 1/3 cups of the flour, the sugar, salt, soda, sour cream and egg.
  • Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Stir in remaining flour, the cheese and pepper thoroughly.
  • Divide batter between cans.
  • Let rise in warm place 50 minutes.
  • (Batter will rise slightly, but will not rise above cans.)
  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Immediately remove from cans.
  • Cool slightly before slicing.
  • Makes 2 loaves.