CHEESE PEPPER BREAD

Cheese Pepper Bread

1 package dry yeast
1/4 cup hot water
2 1/3 cups flour, divided
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 egg
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Grease 2 (1 pound) coffee cans. In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in hot water. Add 1 1/3 cups of the flour. Add salt, sugar, baking soda, sour cream and egg. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 2 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in remaining flour, cheese and pepper. Divide batter between cans. Let rise in warm place for 50 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes (or until golden brown). Immediately remove from cans.

Cool slightly before slicing. Makes 2 loaves.

Variation
Add 1 tablespoon dehydrated minced onion to batter.