incredibly easy cheese bread

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Rochester, NY
Updated on Oct 3, 2025

This bread is foolproof and so delicious. You can easily modify the add-ins to your liking and make it your own. You can use any cheese you prefer, leave out the onion and garlic powder, and add herbs of your choice. This is a very versatile recipe. Enjoy!

prep time 1 Hr 45 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

How To Make incredibly easy cheese bread

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, add yeast to warm water.
  • Step 2
    Mix in flour, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder until a soft dough forms.
  • Step 3
    Work in cheddar cheese or cheese of your choice with your hands and form into a ball.
  • Step 4
    Oil the same bowl and roll the dough around to coat. Set aside in a warm spot for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Step 5
    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a Dutch oven into your oven 10 minutes before you add your bread, to heat it up.
  • Step 6
    Place the dough on parchment paper. Form into a loaf and carefully put it in your heated Dutch oven.
  • Step 7
    Sprinkle a little more cheese on top and bake covered for 25 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Then remove cover and bake another 5 or 10 minutes or until golden brown.

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