Cheesy Bundt Bread
A warm, pull-apart bread filled with layers of melted cheddar, Parmesan, and savory herbs—perfect for sharing!
Ingredients
- - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- - 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- - 1 teaspoon salt
- - 1 cup warm milk 110°F to 115°F
- - 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- - 1 large egg beaten
- - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add the warm milk, melted butter, and beaten egg, and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a Bundt pan thoroughly.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Shape the Dough Balls: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into small pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and roll it in the cheese mixture to coat.
- Assemble the Bread: Arrange the coated dough balls in the prepared Bundt pan, layering them until all the dough and cheese mixture are used.
- Second Rise: Cover the Bundt pan with a clean towel and let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm for a delicious pull-apart experience.