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"U.S. Janet B." > wrote in message
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> On Sun, 5 Nov 2017 20:02:26 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>>Although this isn't a quick bread in terms of that it does use yeast, it
>>is
>>quick and easy to make. I did make a few changes. I had a chunk of cheap
>>mild cheddar to use up. I grated it and didn't measure and probably used
>>more than called for. I also subbed 2 cups of the AP flour with whole
>>wheat
>>and omitted the black pepper and onion so the dog could eat it. Would be a
>>little better with the onion. Not sure about the black pepper but I can
>>for
>>sure see jalapenos going into this or other types of cheeses. I also
>>drizzled the top with a little olive oil (butter would work too) to
>>prevent
>>the bowl cover from sticking. I used a large plastic bowl cover rather
>>than
>>a towel. I think I may also have used a 1.5 quart casserole instead of 2
>>quart as the bread did slop over the side. Doesn't make for a pretty
>>presentation but I just tore that part off and am eating it now. So very
>>good! Recipe is a keeper!
>>
>>https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/...e-bread/print#

>
> You made one of the casserole or batter breads. I first ran across
> them in the 60s. You might also like this one.
>
> Dilly Casserole Bread
>
> This Bake-Off® Contest entry, a prize-winner in the 1960 contest, has
> become a classic!
>
> Bake-Off® Contest 12, 1960
> Leona Schnuelle
> Crab Orchard, Nebraska
>
> Ingredients
>
> 2 to 2 2/3 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
> 2 tablespoons sugar
> 2 to 3 teaspoons instant minced onion
> 2 teaspoons dill seed
> 1 teaspoon salt
> 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
> 1 pkg. active dry yeast
> 1/4 cup water
> 1 tablespoon margarine or butter Save $
> 1 cup small curd creamed cottage cheese
> 1 egg
> 2 teaspoons margarine or butter, melted Save $
> 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, if desired
>
> Steps
> 1
> In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, onion, dill seed, 1
> teaspoon salt, baking soda and yeast; mix well.
> 2
> In small saucepan, heat water, 1 tablespoon margarine and cottage
> cheese until very warm (120 to 130°F.). Add warm liquid and egg to
> flour mixture; blend at low speed until moistened. Beat 3 minutes at
> medium speed.
> 3
> By hand, stir in remaining 1 to 1 2/3 cups flour to form a stiff
> batter. Cover loosely with greased plastic wrap and cloth towel. Let
> rise in warm place (80 to 85°F.) until light and doubled in size, 45
> to 60 minutes.
> 4
> Generously grease 1 1/2 or 2-quart casserole. Stir down batter to
> remove all air bubbles. Turn into greased casserole. Cover; let rise
> in warm place until light and doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.
> 5
> Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover dough. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until loaf
> is deep golden brown and sounds hollow when lightly tapped. If
> necessary, cover with foil to prevent overbrowning. Remove from
> casserole; place on wire rack. Brush loaf with melted margarine;
> sprinkle with coarse salt. Cool 15 minutes. Serve warm or cool.
>
> or this one:
>
> DILLED CHEDDAR CHEESE BATTER BREAD
> BON APETITE
> 11/12/2008
>
> ¾ cup whole milk
> 1 ½ Tablespoons dill seeds, coarsely chopped
> 1 Tablespoon honey
> ¼ cup oil
> 3 large eggs, beaten
> 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour, divided
> 1 envelope yeast
> 1 ½ teaspoon salt
> 3 ½ cup packed, grated sharp cheddar (14 ounces)
> 3 Tablespoons chopped, fresh dill
>
> Combine first 3 ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cool to 120F Whisk
> in oil and eggs. Combine 1 ¼ cup flour, yeast, salt and 2 cups
> cheese. Add warm liquid mixture and fresh dill. Beat 3 minutes. Add
> remaining 1 ¼ cup flour, beat 2 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap
> until doubled - about 1 hour 15 minutes
>
> Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 9x5x3 metal pan. Do not stir batter.
> Spoon half of batter into the pan, sprinkle with remaining 1 ½ cup
> cheese. Cover with remaining batter, smooth the top. Cover and let
> rise until batter reaches the top of the pan. - about 30 minutes.
>
> Bake about 45 minutes.
>
> Janet US


I used to make casserole bread years ago but I can't have eggs now. So those
wouldn't work for me, but thanks!