Cheese Bread

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
3 cups flour
4 ounces cheddar, cubed

1. Combine yeast, warm water and sugar and let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
2. Stir in salt, shortening and 1-1/2 cups flour. Mix well.
3. Mix in the remaining flour and cubed cheddar cheese to make a soft dough.
4. Knead on a floured surface, transfer to a greased bowl and allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
5. Punch down dough, separate into 2 pieces and shape into rounds. Transfer to a greased baking sheet and allow to rise until double in bulk again.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
7. Brush with egg wash if desired and bake until done, about 30 minutes.

Makes 8 servings