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Cheesy bubble bread in a baking dish.
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Cheesy Bubble Bread

Fun, easy, and versatile, this soft and flavorful cheesy bubble bread is perfect for snacking and easy entertaining! It's a total crowd pleaser!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Proofing Time3 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Natasha Minocha

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tsp Active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Water, warm
  • 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Black pepper, coarsely ground
  • 1 Tbsp Extra virgin Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheese I used cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp Butter, melted You can also use olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning You can use any herbs /seeds/spices of your choice
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Instructions

  • Stir the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Keep aside for 5-10 minutes till bubbly.
    1.5 tsp Active dry yeast, 1 tsp Sugar, 1/2 cup Water, warm
  • Combine flour, pepper, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer.
    Add the yeast mixture and oil, stir with a spatula or a wooden spoon until a rough dough forms.
    1.5 cup All-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1 Tbsp Black pepper, coarsely ground
    1 Tbsp Extra virgin Olive oil
  • Knead the dough in your stand mixer for 8-10 minutes until the dough is soft, smooth, and a little sticky.
    You can also knead the dough by hand. Flour your work surface well, turn out the shaggy dough onto it. Knead it till it's smooth and elastic, for about 10-12 minutes.
  • Form the dough into a ball and transfer to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and leave the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free spot until it doubles, 1 -1.5 hours
  • Punch down the dough and turn it out on a floured surface. Fold the shredded cheese till well distributed.
    Let rest, covered, for 15 minutes.
    1/2 cup Shredded cheese
  • Grease an 8"x 4" loaf pan or baking dish.
  • Combine melted butter and Italian seasoning in a bowl. The Italian seasoning in another bowl.
    2 Tbsp Butter, melted, 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • Break the dough into small 1.5" pieces, and roll into balls. Once all the dough has been used up, dip each ball in the melted butter mixture.
    Place in the prepared dish. Cover with a towel and let them rise in a draft-free spot for 45-50 minutes until the loaf has doubled in size.
  • While the bread dough is rising, preheat your oven to 220 C/ 430 F.
    Once the dough has doubled in size, bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden.
  • If the bread is browning too fast, cover loosely with a piece of foil.
  • Let the bread cool for at least an hour before serving. Serve the bread in your baking dish or turn it out on a cooling rack. Enjoy warm!

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Notes

  • Avoid adding too much extra flour. The dough should be soft, supple, and slightly tacky to the touch.
  • Mix the shredded cheese gently into the dough. You can fold it in by stretching the dough out and folding it over the cheese. Do this 2-3 times until the cheese is evenly dispersed in the dough.
  • I made about 24 dough balls, approximately 1.5" in size. You can make them smaller, 1" in size, or even smaller. The smaller the dough balls, the more "bubbly" your baked bread will look!
  • Brush the warm bread with melted butter or olive oil for extra sheen and flavor!
  • Please use a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients for better and consistent results.
  • If the bread is browning too fast, cover loosely with a piece of foil.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg