Homemade Cheese Bread

Homemade Cheese Bread

Twisted Bread Filled with Melted Cheese

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 3h 5m
Cook Time: 1h 50m
Total Time: 4h 55m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 16
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

212
Calories
6.8g
Fat
20.8g
Carbohydrate
7.5g
Protein
42mg
Cholesterol
295mg
Sodium
Homemade Cheese Bread

Recipe Description

This Homemade Cheese Bread is basically put, a twisted soft bread loaf filled with twirls of garlic melted cheese and garnished with a garlic butter and fresh thyme brushed over!

Perfectly suited with any soup of your liking, garden salad or even Saturday menu brunch. Our recipe is really simple to follow and freshly baked bread is always the best treat!

To make Homemade Cheese Bread, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Homemade Cheese Bread

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare yeast

    10 min
    Step 1 - Homemade Cheese Bread

    In a bowl of stand mixer, lightly whisk warm buttermilk and water, yeast, and sugar until combined, then cover and set aside for 5 minutes to activate.

  2. 2

    Combine dough ingredients

    1 min
    Step 2 - Homemade Cheese BreadStep 2 - Homemade Cheese Bread

    Once yeast is bubbling, add the butter, egg, salt, garlic powder, and 1 cup flour. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping excess from the sides of the bowl.

  3. 3

    Add remaining flour

    5 min
    Step 3 - Homemade Cheese Bread

    Attach the dough hook and add remaining flour. Beat on medium for about 2 minutes until dough begins to come together. Continue kneading for about 2 more minutes.

  4. 4

    Rise

    2h
    Step 4 - Homemade Cheese Bread

    Transfer to a well greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm space for 1-2 hours to rise until doubled in volume.

  5. 5

    Preheat oven and prepare baking pan

    5 min
    Step 5 - Homemade Cheese Bread

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

  6. 6

    Shape bread

    5 min
    Step 6 - Homemade Cheese Bread

    Once risen, punch down to release excess air from the dough. Roll out onto a lightly floured surface into a 9×15-inch rectangle.

  7. 7

    Add cheese

    2 min
    Step 7 - Homemade Cheese Bread

    Top with shredded cheese all over, leaving ½-inch bordered edge.

  8. 8

    Continue shaping bread

    5 min
    Step 8 - Homemade Cheese BreadStep 8 - Homemade Cheese BreadStep 8 - Homemade Cheese Bread

    Tightly roll dough upwards into a 15-inch log. Using a sharp know, cut dough in half, lengthwise, and criss-cross the two pieces, on top of one another, tightly twisting them together. Pinch edges to seal.

  9. 9

    Second rise

    30 min
    Step 9 - Homemade Cheese BreadStep 9 - Homemade Cheese Bread

    Transfer to prepared baking pan and tuck any remaining cheese bits into random spots in the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 30 minutes to rise slightly.

  10. 10

    Prepare topping

    2 min
    Step 10 - Homemade Cheese Bread

    In a mixing bowl, whisk melted butter, herbs, and garlic powder until combined then generously brush over the top of the bread.

  11. 11

    Bake

    50 min
    Step 11 - Homemade Cheese Bread

    Bake in preheated oven on the lower rack position for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top and cooked in the center. You may cook bread covered with aluminum foil, if the top is browning too quickly.

  12. 12

    Cool

    1h
    Step 12 - Homemade Cheese Bread

    Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

  13. 13

    Serve

    Step 13 - Homemade Cheese Bread

    Slice and serve. Even better when eaten warm!

I love a homemade bread recipe and this Homemade Cheese Bread really does serve up the most deliciously, warm and wholesome soft bread that you can use with any menu for any occasion. Let us know how your baking experience goes and tag #cookmerecipes online if you love this recipe.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Jake
August 23, 2024
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Super easy recipe

Ava Johnson
February 26, 2024
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I made the Homemade Cheese Bread for my friends' gathering and it was a hit. The garlic and cheese combo is just divine. It was so easy to make, and the smell while baking was mouthwatering. Everyone asked for the recipe. Thanks for a great weekend treat.

Yarick
February 2, 2024
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Delicious! I made this Homemade Cheese Bread for a cozy evening at home, and it was an absolute hit. The cheesy filling and garlic flavor were perfect. It paired wonderfully with my soup. Can't wait to bake it again for friends!

Hannah Greene
January 18, 2024
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Simply the best!

Harry
October 29, 2023
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Dude, this Homemade Cheese Bread is off the charts! I whipped it up for my buddies last Saturday, and they couldn't get enough. The garlic cheesy goodness is just pure magic! Perfect side for my spicy soup. Super easy to make too, I'm proud I nailed it. Totally making this again!

Jessie
October 5, 2023
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Delicious! Made this for brunch with friends, and they couldn't get enough!

Scott
August 31, 2023
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So easy, loved!

Quinn Adams
August 26, 2023
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OMG, this cheese bread is a game-changer! Made it for my Saturday brunch, and it was a hit! The garlic cheese combo is outta this world! Totally easy to whip up too!

Alice
April 14, 2023
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I tried this Homemade Cheese Bread on a rainy Saturday. The aroma filled my kitchen, making it feel so cozy. The garlic and cheese melted perfectly, and it was super easy to prepare. I had it with a hot soup, and it was just great. Will definitely make it again!

IncredibleIke
December 13, 2022
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Best bread ever! Made it for my wife on a cozy Saturday, she loved it with soup. So easy, so cheesy!

Nick
August 21, 2022
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Super delicious bread

Sarah
May 18, 2022
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I really loved making this Homemade Cheese Bread. It was so simple to follow, and it made my Saturday brunch with friends extra special. Thanks a lot!

Quentin
December 2, 2020
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Amazing! I made this cheese bread for my family last weekend, and they couldn't get enough. The simple ingredients and easy steps made baking a joy. It brought back memories of my mom’s kitchen from my childhood. Totally worth it.

Santiago
October 6, 2020
Verified

Hice este pan de queso para una cena y fue un exitazo! La mezcla de queso y ajo es simplemente deliciosa. A mis hijos les encantó, hasta pidieron más. Es super fácil de hacer, perfecto para un sábado en familia. ¡Totalmente recomendado!

Xander88
August 2, 2020
Verified

Tried the Homemade Cheese Bread last weekend. It was so easy to follow! My kids helped roll the dough, and they loved the cheese twirls. It paired wonderfully with our soup. Such a delightful family moment.

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