bacon, herb and cheese snack bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 envelopes fleischmann's® rapidrise yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons spice islands® italian herb seasoning
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/4 cup mazola® vegetable plus! oil
• 2 eggs
• 8 ounces shredded cheese blend (cheddar jack, cheddar mozzarella, etc.)
• 6 slices cooked bacon, coarsely chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• combine 1-1/2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, italian herb seasoning, salt and garlic in a large mixer bowl. heat water and oil until very warm (120 degrees to 130 degrees f); gradually add to flour mixture. beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. add eggs and 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed. stir in 1 cup cheese and remaining flour to make a stiff batter. spread batter on greased 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan or rimmed baking sheet with at least 1-inch sides. sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with bacon. cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• bake at 375 degrees f for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. cover loosely with foil during last 5 to 10 minutes of baking if cheese begins to overbrown. remove from pan; cool on wire rack. serve as strips or squares, or slice and use for sandwiches.