HERB-CHEESE BUBBLE LOAF

      Bubble Loaf with cheese and herbs.







INGREDIENTS:

dough:
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 tsp. sugar
1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F.) /milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil/butter
1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese (4 oz)
* Parmesan, cheddar or similar cheese can be substituted



for dipping the bubbles, before you bake:

4 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme or 3/4 tsp. dried leaves, crushed


DIRECTIONS:

1.To proof yeast, sprinkle yeast and sugar over warm water in small bowl,
stir until yeast is dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes until mixture is bubbly.
 NOTE: YOU CAN CHOSE ANY FRESH BREAD DOUGH, YOU HAVE and if so , go to #4.

2. Combine flour and salt in large mixer or food processor.  At low to medium speed, add yeast mixture and oil.
Process until mixture forms dough that leaves side of bowl.If dough is too dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water.
If dough is too wet, add 1 to 2 tablespoons additional flour  until dough leaves side of bowl.
Dough will be sticky.






3. Place dough in large greased bowl. Turn dough over so that top is greased.   Cover with plastic wrap and a  towel; let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

4. Punch down dough. Knead cheese into dough on lightly floured surface until evenly distributed.
Cover with towel, let rest 10 minutes.

5. Grease 1 1/2 quart casserole dish or 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch loaf pan; set aside.

6. Combine melted butter, parsley, and thyme in small bowl.


7. Roll out dough into 8 by 4 inch rectangle with lightly floured rolling pin. Cut dough into  32 squares with pizza cutter. Shape each square into a ball.






 tape measuring:

 little rolls

8. Dip into parsley mixture. Place in prepared pan (#5)

 
9. Cover with towel and plastic wrap; let rise in warm place about 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.

 

10/Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until it is golden and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.








11.  Serve warm. It is exceptional good with a bowl of soup in dark, long winter night