Chunk O'Cheese Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. water
2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 pkg. dry yeast
4 to 4 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. cornmeal
1/2 c. molasses
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. warm water
1 lb. American cheese, cubed

Preparation

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine water, cornmeal and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Cook until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat.
Stir in molasses and butter.
Cool to lukewarm.
Soften yeast in warm water in large mixing bowl. Blend in cornmeal mixture.
Gradually add flour to form stiff dough.
Knead until smooth and satiny.
Place in greased bowl. Let rise until doubled.
Grease two squares of foil and line two 8 or 9-inch round pans.
Place dough on surface sprinkled with cornmeal.
Work cheese into dough 1/4 at a time, until cubes are evenly distributed.
Divide; shape into loaves, covering cheese cubes.
Let rise until double.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 55 minutes.