Coarse Black Pepper-Cheese Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 - 5 cups flour
2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup water
1 egg
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and pepper.
Mix well In a saucepan, heat milk, water and shortening until warm.
Add to flour mixture Add egg and beat at low speed until moistened.
Beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
By hand, add cheese and enough flour to make a firm dough.
Knead well on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Punch dough down, divide into 2 parts.
Shape into 2 round loaves.
Place on a greased baking sheet, cover and let rise in a warm oven until light and doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
Cool on racks, Makes 2 loaves.