Asiago cheese comes in a variety of different textures, depending on the age of the cheese - smooth fresh asiago cheese is often sliced and added to sandwiches, whereas aged asiago cheese is often grated and used in soups, salads and pastas.
Asiago cheese is a wonderful accompaniment to a hearty bread, or the perfect main ingredient in homemade asiago cheese bread recipes.
Surprise your family and try something a little different today - don't just make a cheese bread, make this delicious Asiago Cheese Bread Recipe - they will love you for it!
Asiago Cheese Bread Recipes
3 3/4 cups flour
1 envelope active dry yeast
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
2 tblsp butter (preferable unsalted), cut up
1 1/4 cups Asiago cheese, divided
1 large egg
Chopped fresh or dried basil or parsley for garnish
Directions
1) In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour with yeast, sugar, salt and pepper. Melt butter in milk to 120-130 degrees. Stir the milk mixture into the flour and mix until smooth. Stir in 1 cup asiago cheese.
2) Gradually add approximately 2 cups flour to make soft dough. Knead with bread mixer or by hand until smooth and elastic, adding flour if needed.
3) Oil a large bowl, add dough, turn to coat. Cover with a clean tea-towel and let rise in warm, draft-free spot until doubled in volume (approx 1 - 2 1/2 hours).
4) Punch dough down and form into 2 equal sized long thin loaves. Spray baking sheet with non-stick coating or coat sheet with cornmeal and place loaves on pan. Cover again and let until doubled (approx 45 min.) Preheat oven to 375.
5) Slash dough across the top in 3 or 4 places, brush with lightly beaten egg and sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup asiago cheese, and basil or parsley (if using). Bake for 30-35 minutes or until done and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on rack.
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