Our Bread Machine Cheese Bread is a savory, cheesy bread that's practically effortless to make. This recipe utilizes the magic of your bread machine to create a soft, fluffy loaf bursting with melty cheese and bacon in every bite.
Look no further than Bread Machine Cheese Bread! This recipe is your gateway to enjoying warm, gooey, cheese-laden bread without breaking a sweat. Your bread machine does all the hard work, while you reap the delicious rewards!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
There's nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen. But what if you could achieve that bakery-worthy experience simply dumping ingredients and pressing a button?
This recipe is your gateway to enjoying warm, gooey, bacon and cheese-laden bread without breaking a sweat. Your bread machine does all the hard work, while you reap the delicious rewards!
- Simple Ingredients: Utilizes readily available pantry staples, letting your bread machine do the work.
- Hands-Off Hero: The bread machine handles the kneading, rising, and baking, freeing you up for other tasks.
- Gooey Cheese Goodness: Shredded cheese gets incorporated at the perfect time, ensuring pockets of melty cheese throughout the loaf.
Ingredients Overview
This Bread Machine Cheese Bread recipe is designed for busy bakers who crave delicious results:
- Bread Flour: Provides the structure and foundation for the bread.
- Warm Water: Activates the yeast and creates a moist dough. Warm,100 - 110 ℉.
- Active Dry Yeast: The leavening agent that makes the bread rise.
- Sugar: Contributes to browning and adds a touch of sweetness.
- Salt: Enhances the flavor of the bread.
- Butter: Adds richness and moisture to the dough.
- Shredded Cheese: Melts into gooey pockets throughout the bread, creating the star flavor.
- Crumbled Bacon: Optional, but the cheddar cheese and smokey bacon are irresistible.
How To Make Bread Maker Cheese Bread
This easy-to-follow guide walks you through the process of creating this delightful cheese bread.
It highlights the order the ingredients get added to the bread pan, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips for achieving success.
PRO TIP: The KEY to success with a bread maker is to always load ingredients according to the manual. Most bread machines start with the wet ingredients first, and finish with the dry ingredients, yeast being last.
Add Wet Ingredients First
- Place the ingredients in your bread machine mixing and baking pan in the order recommended by your manufacturer. Typically, you will first add the warm 100 - 110 ℉ water first, followed by the butter.
- Add the beaten egg and the crumbled bacon and shredded cheese, they get worked into this dough.
Next, The Dry Ingredients
- Most bread machines will have you add all the dry ingredients on top of any liquid or moist ingredients. At this point, add the sugar, salt, bread flour, and very last, the active dry yeast.
Set Bread Program and Turn On
- Program your bread maker to the "Basic" setting for a 1 ½ lb loaf with a light or medium crust, and turn it on to start mixing.
- Remove the bread from the bread maker baking pan when the timer signals the baking program is complete. Use a fork or a hook to remove the paddle if it's stuck in the bottom of the bread.
- Set on a wire rack to cool before slicing.
Serving Suggestions
Bread Machine Cheese Bread is incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in many ways. Serve it warm from the oven with a smear of butter or cream cheese.
Toast it and serve with a bowl of soup or chili for a comforting lunch. Cut into cubes and served alongside a cheese fondue platter.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations when making this bread machine cheese bread.
- Cheese: Feel free to experiment with different types of shredded cheese, such as mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a combination for a flavor explosion.
- Herbs: Add a tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or rosemary for an extra layer of savory goodness.
- Garlic: Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of garlic powder for a touch of garlicky flavor.
Tips for Success
- Use warm water, not hot water. Hot water can kill the yeast. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal results.
- Don't overload the bread machine. Stick to the recommended recipe quantities to avoid overflow.
- If the dough seems too dry after the initial mixing cycle, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches a soft and elastic consistency.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this cheese bread in bread maker.
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Storage Options
- This cheese bread can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- The bread can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before slicing and serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Make sure that you are using warm water (105-115 degrees F). Also, make sure that you are using the correct amount of yeast, and that it's still active. If you are still having trouble, try increasing the amount of yeast by ¼ teaspoon.
No, whole wheat flour makes a denser bread, as the bran absorbs more water. Start with a 50% whole wheat and 50% bread flour ratio with your recipe until you see the effect of whole wheat in your recipe. For every cup you exchange, add five teaspoons of water to prevent a dense, dry loaf.
Breads made with all-purpose flour turn out great - but breads made with bread flour have more structure, and hold their shape better when rising. You get better texture and loft in yeast breads when using bread flour, as it has a higher protein and gluten level.
All-purpose flour ranges from a protein content of 9% to 12%, depending on brand. Bread flour ranges from a protein content of 12% to 14%, giving the bread more 'chew' and stretch, for a more refined texture.
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Bread Machine Cheddar Bacon Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water warm, 100 - 110 ℉
- 1 tablespoon Butter room temperature
- ¼ cup Cooked Bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- ¾ cup Cheddar cheese or any kind you prefer
- 1 Egg beaten
- 1½ tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 cup Bread flour
- 1½ teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
Instructions
- Place the ingredients in your bread machine mixing and baking pan in the order recommended by your manufacturer. Typically, you will first add the warm 100 - 110 ℉ water first, followed by the butter.1 cup Water, 1 tablespoon Butter
- With additives like bacon and cheese, they will typically be added to the water next. Add the beaten egg at this time also.¼ cup Cooked Bacon, ¾ cup Cheddar cheese, 1 Egg
- Most bread machines will have you add all the dry ingredients on top of any liquid or moist ingredients. At this point, add the sugar, salt, bread flour, and very last, the active dry yeast.1½ tablespoon Sugar, 1 teaspoon Salt, 3 cup Bread flour, 1½ teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
- Program your bread maker to the "Basic" setting for a 1 ½ lb loaf with a light or medium crust, and turn it on to start mixing.
- Remove the bread from the bread maker baking pan when the timer signals the baking program is complete. Use a fork or a hook to remove the paddle if it's stuck in the bottom of the bread.
- Set on a wire rack to cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use warm water, not hot water. Hot water can kill the yeast. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal results.
- Don't overload the bread machine. Stick to the recommended recipe quantities to avoid overflow.
- If the dough seems too dry after the initial mixing cycle, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches a soft and elastic consistency.
Shirley says
can I use Robin Hood all purpose flour in this recipe
Kelly says
As long as it's just ordinary all-purpose flour, yes! You can also use bread flour.
Dahn says
This bread would be amazing as a sandwich bread.