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No-Knead Cheesy Bread

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 12/09/2013Updated: 06/17/2021

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No-knead, easy to prepare cheesy bread is perfect for the novice baker and everyone will love the Italian flavors and gooey cheese in this delicious bread. 

Front view of cheesy bread with two slices cut out, on wooden cutting board with bread knife.

If there are carbs, cheese, and garlic involved in something, it is probably going to be an automatic success, don’t you think? Add the words “no-knead bread” and we’re winning all around.

And how gorgeous is this ring-shaped loaf? Perfect for Christmas. Or New Year’s day. 

Or breakfast tomorrow. Oh wait…is that just me? I love a savory breakfast. If we have pizza for dinner and there is some left over, Ben will often say, “You can have it for lunch if you want.” And then I look at him like he’s a crazy person because we both know it won’t make it until lunch time. I’ll be eating it at breakfast. Yep. Even with my coffee.

I love to serve cheesy bread with soup or chili, too. It goes so well with minestrone soup, pumpkin curry soup, or tomato basil soup. 

This recipe calls for the use of a Bundt pan but I don’t have one. (I usually borrow my mom’s when I want to make a bundt cake.) Anyways, for this cheesy bread, I use an angel food cake pan and I think it turns out lovely.

No knead cheesy bread certainly tastes phenomenal. The sesame seeds on the outside add the perfect toasty crunch to this bread.

UPDATE: Since this post was originally written, we’ve discovered my son is severely allergic to sesame. I’ve found that the bread is just as amazing if you omit the sesame seeds.

Full view of no-knead cheesy bread with two slices cut out.

The very best part of this bread though, besides the “no-knead” part, is the pockets of melty cheese throughout the bread. I could eat the whole ring of this bread but I would have to compete with the rest of my family!

Closeup of a slice of cheesy bread.

 

That’s my piece right there. Hands off.

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Don’t forget, Red Star Yeast has great instructions online including a step-by-step baking guide.  You can also find Red Star Yeast on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest for more inspiration.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

Ring of cheesy bread with two slices cut out, on wooden cutting board.
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Get the Recipe: No Knead Cheesy Bread

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Additional Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
1 loaf
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No-knead, easy to prepare cheesy bread is perfect for the novice baker and everyone will love the Italian flavors and gooey cheese in this delicious bread.

Ingredients

For the Bread

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons Red Star Yeast Active Dry Yeast (see note)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

For the Filling

  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  • In large mixer bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well.
  • In saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until warm (120-130°F; butter does not need to melt).
  • Add to flour, and add egg. With electric mixer, Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, gradually stir in remaining flour to make a stiff batter.
  • Prepare FILLING: Combine all Filling ingredients; mix well.
  • Sprinkle sesame seed in well-greased 12-cup Bundt® pan or 10-inch tubed cake pan. Spread half of batter in pan. Spoon Filling over batter. Spread remaining batter over Filling. (Batter will cover the filling during baking.) Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1 hour.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Invert onto serving plate. Cool.

Notes

  • You can substitute Instant (fast-rising) in place of Active Dry Yeast in batter/no knead recipes. When using Instant Yeast, expect your batter/dough to rise faster – about 50% faster. Adjust your rise times accordingly.
  • Traditional methods: use equal amounts; Bread Machine: use 1/2 tsp Instant Yeast OR 3/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast per cup of flour in your recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1slice, Calories: 242kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 47mg, Sodium: 357mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk
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  1. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says

    December 10, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    Anyone who doesn’t like cheesy bread doesn’t have a soul. How could you say no to a face like this? Come here, you cute little cheesy bread. I will love you when others won’t.

    (Ummmmm is it just me or did this comment get really awkward really fast?)

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  2. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    uhhh cheese AND bread-yeah I love this!

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  3. Simply Life says

    December 9, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    Yuuum! What a great bread recipe!

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  4. Liz @ Virtually Homemade says

    December 9, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    I admit that i hate making bread! And it all has to do with the kneading! This is the perfect recipe for me :)

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  5. Philia Kelnhofer says

    December 9, 2013 at 11:45 am

    I love easy bread recipes, and this one looks fantastic! I also happen to love cheese…so cheese + bread…YUM! Can’t wait to try this!

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    • Tina says

      June 20, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      Thanks you.

      Reply
  6. Carrian says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:52 am

    Yes! I love this recipe! I can’t wait to try it! There are few things I love more in my life than cheesy bread! Delish!

    Reply
  7. Denise says

    December 9, 2013 at 6:57 am

    Yummy. Glad to know you own a tube pan. ;)

    Reply

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