Published Nov 11, 2021 Updated Oct 22, 2024
Ham And Cheese Loaf Recipe
Ham and cheese loaf is one of the best savory bread recipes I have ever tried, other cheese breadsticks. This soft buttery bread is an Asian-inspired recipe stuffed with ham and cheese. Each slice is extra soft and flavorful with a crispy, cheesy crust. This homemade ham and cheese loaf is absolutely delicious for breakfast and lunch and surprisingly easy to make. I used active dry yeast instead of a roux starter in this recipe, which saves time and simplifies the process. As a result, the bread is soft, fluffy and moist with this method. This is the PERFECT Thanksgiving bread recipe to try!
Ingredients For Ham And Cheese Loaf
Bread flour Granulated sugar Dry yeast Salt Egg Milk Butter
Ingredients For the Bread Filling and Toppings
Japanese mayonnaise Kewpie Sliced thin-sliced deli ham Cheddar cheese slices Yellow onion
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Ham And Cheese Loaf
First, prepare the bread dough by activating the yeast first. Dissolve the dry yeast with sugar and warm milk in a bowl and set it aside for 5 minutes.
Add bread flour, salt, egg, and milk mixture to a mixing bowl, combine well using a stander mixer. When the dough comes together, add the softened butter and keep kneading it until smooth and elastic.
Proof the dough for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Next, divide the dough into three equal pieces. Then, flatten the dough with a pin roller. Place sliced ham and cheese on the center of the dough and roll it up to seal. Cut the dough in the center and transfer them to a loaf pan.
Proof the dough for another 45 minutes in a warm area with the plastic wrap covered lightly.
After the second proof, spread the dough with mayonnaise on the top and sprinkle more cheese and onion slices over it.
Preheat the oven, and bake the bread until golden brown.
Baking Tips
Use warm milk to activate the yeast before combining it with the ingredients. Don’t use hot boiled milk or water to activate the yeast, as it will kill the yeast. If the dough becomes too sticky while kneading, add a tablespoon of flour to smooth it out. You can also create your own ham and cheese loaf by choosing a different cheese. If you’d like to add more flavors to the bread, you can spread the bread with extra mayonnaise on the top before baking. It really makes a huge difference in terms of taste!
What To Serve With Ham And Cheese Loaf
Serve this bread for special occasions or holidays such as Thanksgiving. For a festive meal, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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