Cheddar and Chive Bread and Buns 

Directions

Cheddar and Chive Bread 

1. Grease bread pan and set aside. 
   
2. Use a stand mixer and paddle attachment for best results. 
   
3. In a small bowl combine yeast, water and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, combine Kinnikinnick All Purpose Flour Blend, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt. Fold in 1¼ cups cheddar cheese and chives. Set aside.
5. In mixing bowl combine eggs, oil, butter, honey, and lemon juice. Mix for 30 seconds.
6. Add warm milk and yeast mixture. Mix for 1 minute.
7. Slowly add flour mixture to liquid while continuing to mix. Mix on low speed until combined. Mix on medium-high speed for 2 - 3 minutes.
8. Scoop into greased bread pan. Flatten with a wet spatula.
9. Brush top of loaf with optional olive oil or melted butter and top with reserved ¼ cup cheddar cheese.
10. Cover and proof for 50 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
11. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes.
12. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes in pan. Remove from pan and finish cooling loaf on cooling rack. 
    

Cheddar and Chive Buns 

1. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper. 
   
2. Use a stand mixer and paddle attachment for best results. 
   
3. In a small bowl combine yeast, water and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, combine Kinnikinnick All Purpose Flour Blend, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt. Fold in 1¼ cups cheddar cheese and chives. Set aside.
5. In mixing bowl combine eggs, oil, butter, honey, and lemon juice. Mix for 30 seconds.
6. Add warm milk and yeast mixture. Mix for 1 minute.
7. Slowly add flour mixture to liquid while continuing to mix. Mix on low speed until combined. Mix on medium-high speed for 2 - 3 minutes.
8. Scoop dough into a mound, on a lightly floured countertop.
9. Sprinkle dough with Kinnikinnick All Purpose Flour Blend and lightly knead until dough is workable and less sticky (approx. ⅓- ½ cup flour required). Divide into 20 portions.
10. Cover with plastic wrap and let dough rest for 15 minutes.
11. Round divided dough and place on parchment lined baking tray.
12. Brush top of buns with optional olive oil or melted butter and top with reserved ¼ cup cheddar cheese.
13. Cover and proof for 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
14. Bake in preheated oven for 22 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.