| | Easy Cheesy Snack Bread 4 cups of all-purpose flour (4 to 4 1/2 cups) 2 packages of Fleischmann's® Active Dry or Rapid Rise Yeast 2 teaspoons of Italian herb seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed 1 1/2 cups of very warm water (120º to 130ºF) 2 eggs One 8-ounce package shredded mild sharp Cheddar cheese One 4-ounce can diced green chilis, drained One 2-ounce jar sliced pimientos, drained |
| In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, Italian herb seasoning, salt and garlic. Stir warm water into dry ingredients. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. With spoon, stir in 1 cup cheese and enough additional flour to make soft dough. Cover; let rest 20 minutes (10 minutes for Rapid Rise). Stir dough. With back of large metal spoon or lightly oiled hands, spread dough in greased 10- × 15-inch jelly-roll pan. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with chilis and pimientos. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until light and puffy, about 20 minutes. Bake at 400ºF for 20 to 25 minutes or until done. Makes 1 (10- × 15-inch) snack bread. Serve warm, cut into strips or squares.
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