3 Cheese Pepper Bread Bread Machine Recipe

Ingredients for 3 Cheese Pepper Bread Bread Machine

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• Egg
• Buttermilk
• Bread Flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• Fast Rising Yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Habanero Pepper Cheese
• Fresh Chives
• Chili Pepper Flakes
• Parmesan Romano Cheese Mix

How to Make 3 Cheese Pepper Bread Bread Machine

1. Add 1 cup warm water (105-115°F) to your bread machine pan.
2. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large eggs, and 1/2 cup milk to the bread machine.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast.
4. Add the yeast mixture to the bread machine pan.
5. Add 3 cups all-purpose flour to the bread machine pan.
6. Set your bread machine to the dough cycle.
7. Once the dough cycle beeps, add 1 cup shredded habanero cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, and 4 ounces softened cream cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives.
8. After the dough cycle completes, remove the dough from the bread machine and gently punch it down on a lightly floured surface.
9. Shape the dough into a round loaf.
10. Place the dough in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
11. Brush the top with 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water (egg wash).
12. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese.
13. Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
14. Cover the loaf loosely with oiled plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
15. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
16. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
17. Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy!