ONION CHEESE BREAD

This bread is particularly appealing for a grilled meal. And you'll want to
toast leftover slices to serve as a zesty breakfast or brunch accompaniment
to scrambled eggs and ham.

1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees)
1 1/4-ounce package (1 Tablespoon) active dry yeast
Butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green or sweet red pepper
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 egg  yolk
2 teaspoons water

Place warm water in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over water. Let stand until
yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened
butter until creamy. Add sugar, salt and 3 eggs. Add 1 cup of the flour and
beat well. Add yeast mixture and 1 more cup flour. Beat 5 minutes. Gradually
add enough remaining flour to make soft dough.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and
elastic, about 5 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise
in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.

Melt 2 Tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onions
and
pepper and sauté until glazed, about 12 minutes. Beat 1 egg in a medium
bowl.
Add cheeses, chilli powder and sautéed vegetables. Mix well.

Butter a 2-quart baking dish or soufflé dish. Punch dough down by pushing
your fish into center. Pull edges of dough over center. Turn dough onto
lightly floured surface and knead lightly. Roll out dough to a 16x10-inch
rectangle. Spread dough with cheese and vegetable mixture. Roll up dough
firmly from longest side. Shape into a round coil. Place seam side down in
prepared baking dish. Cover. Let rise until doubled, 45 to 60 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine egg yolk and water in a small bowl.
Brush the mixture over top surface of dough. Bake in 350-degree oven for 40
to 45 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped with your finger. Cool
5 to 10 minutes in baking dish. Remove bread from dish to a wire rack. Serve
warm or at room temperature.




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