Bread Machine Cheese And Bacon Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves (optional)
• 3/4 cup cubed cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup fried crisp bacon
• 1 teaspoon bread machine yeast

Recipe

• 1 select loaf size and add the ingredients according to manufacturer's directions.
• 2 select dough cycle.
• 3 when dough is complete, remove to floured surface.
• 4 cover with plastic wrap: let rest 5 minutes.
• 5 shape the dough into a loaf of four balls.
• 6 place in a greased 23 cm by 12 cm loaf pan.
• 7 cover with a tea towel and let rise in the warm place until doubled (50 to 60 minutes depending).
• 8 bake at 190 degrees celsius, 375 degrees fahrenheit for 25 to 35 minutes, or until golden.
• 9 use old cheddar for best flavor, or replace basil with dill weed for more great taste.