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Cheesy Grits Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons quick cooking grits
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 2 ½ cups bread flour

Instructions

  1. Bring milk to a boil over medium heat; stir in grits and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add salt and cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Let stand 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Combine water, sugar, and yeast in a mixing bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Add grits mixture beating until well blended.
  3. Add flour ½ cup at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Dough will be slightly sticky. Shape into a ball and place into a well-greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Punch dough down and shape into a loaf. Place in lightly greased 9 x 5 loaf pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
  5. Bake at 350 for 30 – 40 minutes or until golden. Let bread cool on wire racks for 10 minutes before removing.