Cheese-Crusted Flat Bread

Ingredients

Bread

• 2 1/2-3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast or 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Topping

• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (1 cup)

Directions

1. 1

   In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast; mix well.

2. 2

   In 2-cup glass measuring cup, combine milk, water and 2 tablespoons butter.

3. 3

   Microwave just until water is very warm (120 to 130°F) (not much more than a minute should do it).

4. 4

   Add warm liquid to flour mixture; mix well.

5. 5

   Stir in remaining 1/2 to 1 cup flour to form a stiff dough.

6. 6

   On lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth, about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Place dough in greased bowl and cover loosely with greased plastic wrap and put a cloth towel over that.

8. 8

   Let rise in a warm place until light and doubled in size, 45 to 60 minutes.

9. 9

   Grease two 9-inch round cake or pie pans.

10. 10

    Divide dough in half; pressing each half in greased pan.

11. 11

    In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients, mixing well.

12. 12

    Spread mixture over dough.

13. 13

    Prick tops generously with a fork.

14. 14

    Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

15. 15

    Cover again as above and let rise in a warm place until light and doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.

16. 16

    Heat oven to 375°F Uncover dough and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

17. 17

    Serve warm.