Cheesy Bacon Bread
A delightful blend of crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese wrapped in a fluffy loaf, perfect for any gathering or cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 slices 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of thick-cut bacon
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water (around 100°F / 37°C)
- ¼ cup melted butter (or olive oil)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then set aside to drain and chop.
- Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the warm water and melted butter to the dry ingredients, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Incorporate the chopped bacon and cheddar cheese into the dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered with a damp cloth for about 1 hour.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place on a baking sheet or in a loaf pan for the second rise.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
This bread goes great with soups or can be enjoyed plain. Add herbs for extra flavor or sweeteners for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: bread, bacon, cheese, savory, baking