Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Muenster Bread Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm 2% milk (110 degrees to 115 degrees )
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 TBSPs sugar
1 TSP salt
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
4 cups shredded Muenster cheese
1 large egg white, beaten

Recipe Instructions:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in milk.
Add the butter, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

In a large bowl, beat egg and yolk; stir in cheese.
Punch down dough; roll into a 16"
circle.

Place in a greased 10"
cast-iron skillet or 9"
round baking pan, letting dough drape over the edges.
Spoon the cheese mixture into center of dough.
Gather dough up over filling in 1-1/2"
pleats.
Gently squeeze pleats together at top and twist to make a topknot.
Let rise 10-15 minutes.

Brush loaf with egg white.
Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
Serve warm.

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