Favorite Cheesy Ranch Bread (abm)

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3 cups bread flour (plus)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon dry buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix (plus)
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon dried chives (optional)
• 3 tablespoons bacon bits (optional)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 inch cubes (optional)

Recipe

• 1 note: machine pan must have capacity of 10 cups or more.
• 2 add ingredients to bread machine according to manufacturer's directions.
• 3 select basic bread cycle.
• 4 note: additional flour may be needed to get dough to correct consistency.
• 5 makes 1 1/2 pound loaf - approximately 16 slices.