Bread Machine Cheddar and Bacon Bread Recipe

This bread machine recipe for Cheddar and Bacon Bread is great for a brunch or with a salad for dinner.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1-1/3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1-1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 4 cups bread flour
• 3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
• 2 teaspoons dry active yeast
• 2 cups shredded cheddar or swiss cheese
• 8 slices bacon, crumbled
• -or- 3 tablespoons bacon bits*

PREPARATION:

Place ingredients in bread pan in order listed or according to manufacturer's directions. The cheddar cheese and bacon are added at the fruit and nut signal. Depending on your machine this could be anywhere from 30 to 40 minutes into the cycle.