ALL-BRAN CHEESE HERB BREAD

makes 1 loaf

3 cups plain flour plus 3 Tablespoons
2 Tab melted butter
1 Tab sugar
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
45gr sachet dried yeast
2 cups All-Bran
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1 tsp dried thyme
1 cup milk
1/2 cup warm water

1.Blend together 3 Tab of flour with butter & flavourings (salt & herbs) over medium heat. Gradually add milk and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Add the cheese, stirring until melted. Cool mixture until lukewarm.

2.Soften yeast & bran in warm water and add to ‘sauce’ mixture. Gradually blend in rest of flour and knead until smooth.

3.Place in a clean bowl, grease the top with margarine and cover with a damp cloth. When it rises to double the size, punch and shape it.

4.Bake in a greased bread tin at moderately hot oven 190 degree C for 35 mins until golden.