Poppy Seed Cheese Bread

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 3/4 cup warm milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
• Poppy seeds

1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in water. Combine milk, shortening and salt; stir into yeast mixture. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
2. Punch down dough; press into a greased
3. . Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 425u0b0. Combine cheese, egg, milk and onion; spread over dough. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake 15-20 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.

active dry yeast, sugar, warm water, warm milk, shortening, salt, flour, cheddar cheese, egg, milk, onion, seeds

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/poppy-seed-cheese-bread/ (may not work)