Ingredients

• 1 cup of buttermilk
• 1 cup of water
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 5 to 5 1/2 cups of all- purpose flour

Method

Heat the buttermilk and the water with the butter until the butter melts.  Stir in sugar and salt; cool to about 120 degreese Fahrenheit.  IN a large bowl, combine yeast, soda, and cheese with 1/2 the flour.  Add the first mixture.  Beat at low speed for 30 seconds, then beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes.  With a wooden spoon, stir in enough flour to make a soft, but firm, dough.  Knead 7 to 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.  Place in a greased bowl with greased side up.  Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.  Punch down; knead once again and shape into 2 loaves.  Put in greased 9×5 inch pans.  Let rise for 30 to 40 minutes or until double.  Bake in preheated oven (400 degrees Fahrenheit) for 30 to 40 minutes.

Enjoy!