Ingredients for Sensational Swiss Bread
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 cup milk (warmed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, softened, plus 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
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How to Make Sensational Swiss Bread
- In a large bowl, dissolve 2 ¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast in 1 cup of warm water (105-115°F). Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add 1 cup of milk (warmed), ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, softened, and 2 large eggs. Whisk until combined.
- Gradually add 4 cups all-purpose flour, mixing with an electric mixer on low speed until just combined.
- Increase mixer speed to medium and beat for 10 minutes. Add the remaining 2 cups of flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a smooth, elastic dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Lightly grease a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Gently punch down the dough to release the air.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, punch down the dough again.
- On a lightly floured surface, flatten the dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded Swiss cheese evenly over the dough.
- Gently knead the cheese into the dough until it's evenly distributed.
- Shape the dough into a round ball.
- Grease an 8-inch pie plate with butter.
- Place the dough in the prepared pie plate. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- While still hot, brush the top of the bread with 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
- Remove the bread from the pie plate and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
52g
Carbs
12g
