🧀 Cheese Bread Rings
Cheese bread rings are soft, golden ring-shaped breads filled or topped with melted cheese. They’re popular as a snack, appetizer, or side dish and are loved for their crispy outside and cheesy center.
🥖 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- Optional: garlic powder, herbs, or sesame seeds
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Make the dough
- In a bowl mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add warm milk and melted butter.
- Knead until a soft dough forms.
2. Let it rise
- Cover and let the dough rise about 1 hour until doubled.
3. Shape the rings
- Divide dough into small pieces.
- Roll each piece into a rope and shape into a ring.
- Sprinkle or fill with shredded cheese.
4. Prepare for baking
- Place rings on a baking tray lined with parchment.
- Brush with beaten egg and add extra cheese or sesame seeds.
5. Bake
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve warm with:
- Tomato sauce
- Garlic butter
- Soup or salad
🌟 Tips
- Add chopped herbs like parsley or oregano for extra flavor.
- Use mozzarella for a stretchy cheese pull.
- You can also stuff the rings with ham, olives, or jalapeños.
If you want, I can also show you a viral bakery-style cheese bread ring recipe that makes the cheese stretch like pizza. 🧀🥖
