Description
Filipino Cheese Bread is soft, buttery bread topped with a sweet, cheesy crumb—perfect for merienda or breakfast with coffee or hot chocolate.
Ingredients
Dough
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2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
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1/4 cup warm water
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1/2 cup sugar
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs
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1 cup warm milk
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1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (for topping)
Topping
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup flour
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1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Mix yeast and warm water. Let sit 10 min.
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Combine flour, sugar, salt. Mix in butter, eggs, milk, and yeast.
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Knead until smooth. Cover and rise 1 hour.
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Divide into 12 balls. Rise again 30 min.
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Mix topping ingredients. Press onto dough balls.
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Bake at 350°F for 18–20 min until golden. Cool and serve.
Instructions
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Mix yeast and warm water. Let sit 10 min.
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Combine flour, sugar, salt. Mix in butter, eggs, milk, and yeast.
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Knead until smooth. Cover and rise 1 hour.
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Divide into 12 balls. Rise again 30 min.
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Mix topping ingredients. Press onto dough balls.
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Bake at 350°F for 18–20 min until golden. Cool and serve.
Notes
Best with Filipino-style cheddar like Eden. Add more sugar for a sweeter crust. Toast leftovers to revive topping.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 90
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino