Homemade Fennel Cheddar Bread

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• 1 tablespoon

  dry yeast

• 1 cup

  warm water

• 2 tablespoons

  sugar

• 1 1/4 teaspoons

  salt

• 3 cups

  flour

  (adding in more as needed)

• 1

  egg, beaten

• 1 cup

  grated

  sharp cheddar cheese

  (can add in more cheese if desired)

• 1 -2 tablespoon fennel seeds

• 1/2 tablespoon

  minced
  dry onion
  (can add in more to taste) 

•  
  1. 1
     In a mixing bowl, combine the yeast, warm water, sugar, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour; beat well with an electric hand mixer.
  2. 2
     By hand, add in the egg, cheese, fennel seed and dry onion, and as much of the remaining flour as needed to make a soft dough.
  3. 3
     Knead on a floured surface or in a heavy-duty stand mixer for about 8-10 minutes.
  4. 4
     Transfer to a greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour and 15-20 minutes, could take more or less time).
  5. 5
     Punch down dough.
  6. 6
     Remove from bowl onto lightly floured board; cut into 2 strips, and twist.
  7. 7
     Transfer to a slightly greased cookie sheet; tuck in ends of dough slightly.
  8. 8
     Cover with a clean tea towel, and let rise until double in bulk.
  9. 9
     If desired mix one egg
     white with 1 teaspoon cold water, brush on bread then sprinkle with,
     dryed onion, fennel seeds and cheddar  before baking.
  10. 10
      Bake at 350 degrees (convection oven preferably) for 30 minutes.