Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 cup

Bread flour

divided

1 unit

Rapid rise yeast

1 tsp

Sugar

granulated

1 tsp

Salt

1 cup

Lowfat milk

1 tbsp

Butter

1 unit

Egg

0.75 cup

Blue Cheese

crumbled

0.5 cup

Walnuts

minced

Step 1
~5 min

In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of bread flour, rapid rise yeast, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir to mix.

Step 2
~5 min

In a saucepan, combine lowfat milk and butter. Heat to 120 to 130 degrees.

Step 3
~5 min

Pour the lowfat milk mixture into the flour mixture. Stir until combined.

Step 4
~5 min

Add in the egg. Beat until smooth.

Step 5
~5 min

Add in the remaining 1 cup of bread flour. Stir until flour is completely incorporated.

Step 6
~5 min

Beat vigorously for about 200 strokes.

Step 7
~5 min

Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

Step 8
~5 min

Mix in the crumbled blue cheese and minced walnuts.

Step 9
~5 min

Divide the batter among 2 well-greased mini-loaf pans (4 X 7 1/2).

Step 10
~5 min

Put the pans in a hot, draft-free place and lightly cover with plastic wrap.

Step 11
~5 min

Let rise for 30 to 45 minutes, or until just below the rim of the pans.

Step 12
~5 min

Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 13
~5 min

After about 25 minutes of baking, loosely cover the top of the loaves with foil to prevent over-browning.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 14
~5 min

Let cool in the pans on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then remove from pans and place on wire racks to cool completely.

Step 15
~5 min

Do not remove the bread from the pans too soon. The loaves take a while to harden up and will deflate if you remove them from the pans while they are still warm.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality blue cheese for the best flavor.

Toast the walnuts lightly before adding them to the batter for enhanced flavor.

Make sure the milk is not too hot, or it will kill the yeast.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a cheese platter.

Serve with soup.

Serve as an appetizer with a smear of honey.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fig jam
Honey
Pears

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe

Cultural Significance

Savory breads are common in many European cultures.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Party
Dinner Party
Thanksgiving
Christmas

Popularity Score

65/100