Ingredients:
2 tsp yeast
1 tsp sugar
4 cups all purpose flour
2 Tbs snipped chives
3 to 4 Tbs herbs (I used oregano, dill, and basil)
Cheddar cheese - grated
Milk - to glaze
Directions:
1) Put yeast, sugar, and 1/2 cup warm water in a small bowl and stir until well mixed. Leave in a warm place for 10 minutes or until the mixture is frothy and has increased in volume. **Note** If the mix does not froth, it means the yeast is dead and you will have to start over.
2) Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the middle, add yeast mixture, and 1 cup warm water. Mix until it sticks together in a soft dough.
3) Take dough out of bowl onto a floured surface and knead until smooth (aprox 10 minutes).
4) Place dough into a large greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a damp dishtowel until dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
5) Punch dough down and knead for a minute or two. Divide the dough into 3 inch flattened circles (about 20 circles)
6) Mix chives and herbs together in a small bowl
7) Lay one of the dough circles flat and sprinkle with a tsp or so of the herb mix and then with cheese (amount as desired)
8) Press another circle of dough on top and repeat with remaining herbs/cheese and dough circles.
9) Grease a loaf pan and squish the circles together as you set them upright in the pan. Cover and set in a warm place for about 30-45 minutes or until well risen.
10) Brush the loaf with a little milk and bake for about 30 minutes in a 400 degree oven or until top is brown and crusty. Cool and enjoy :)
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