If your mother loves this bread every morning, why keep buying it when you can make it fresh at home? With soft, fluffy dough and a delicious blend of peppers and cheese, this homemade cheesy pepper bread is irresistible, easy, and better than store-bought!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Soft & Fluffy Dough – The perfect texture, thanks to warm water and yeast.
✔ Loaded with Flavor – Sweet and colorful bell peppers bring a delicious twist.
✔ Cheesy & Irresistible – Two types of cheese make it ultra-melty.
✔ Easy to Make – No complicated techniques, just mix, rise, and bake!
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Ingredients
For the Dough:
1.5 cups warm water (300 ml)
½ cup vegetable oil (100 ml)
1 tablespoon dry yeast (10 grams)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (20 grams)
4 cups flour (480 grams)
1 teaspoon salt (8 grams)
For the Filling:
2 yellow bell peppers, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
150 grams braided cheese, shredded
150 grams cheddar cheese, shredded
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
1️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Add vegetable oil and salt, then gradually mix in the flour.
3️⃣ Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
4️⃣ Cover and let it rise for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
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Step 2: Prepare the Filling
5️⃣ While the dough rises, chop all three colors of bell peppers into small pieces.
6️⃣ Mix the braided cheese and cheddar cheese in a bowl.
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Step 3: Shape the Bread
7️⃣ Once the dough has risen, transfer it to a floured surface and roll it out into a large rectangle.
8️⃣ Evenly spread the bell peppers and cheese mixture over the dough.
9️⃣ Roll the dough like a Swiss roll, then shape it into a round or loaf form.
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Step 4: Final Rise & Bake
🔟 Place the dough on a greased baking tray, cover, and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
1️⃣1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
1️⃣2️⃣ Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
1️⃣3️⃣ Let it cool slightly before slicing.
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Serving Suggestions
🥚 With Eggs – Serve alongside scrambled or fried eggs.
🥗 As a Side Dish – Perfect with soups, salads, or grilled meats.
🧈 With Butter or Olive Oil – Enjoy warm with a spread of butter!
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Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Warm in an oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes or microwave for 30 seconds.
Freeze: Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
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Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
📌 Calories: 290 kcal
📌 Protein: 9g
📌 Carbs: 35g
📌 Fats: 12g
(Servings: 8 | Prep Time: 15 min | Rising Time: 1 hr 30 min | Cook Time: 30 min | Total Time: 2 hr 15 min)
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Final Thoughts
This cheesy pepper bread is soft, flavorful, and absolutely delicious! Once you try making it at home, you’ll never want to buy it again. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy a warm, fresh loaf every morning.
🥖 Would you add extra herbs or a spicy twist? Let me know below! 👇🔥
