JALAPENO CHEESE HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Proof yeast in warm water.
• In another bowl, combine milk, sugar, salt and shortening.
• Allow to cool until lukewarm.
• Add yeast and mix well.
• Add peppers, 1/2 c cheese, egg, nutmeg, sage, and 2 c flour.
• Beat until smooth.
• Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
• Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
• This should take about 8 minutes.
• Place in a greased bowl and turn to grease the top.
• Cover and let rise until the dough doubles.
• This should take about 1 1/2 hours.
• Punch down and cover.
• Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes.
• Shape in a round loaf and put the dough in a greased 8-9" pie plate.
• Cover and let rise until the dough doubles again.
• This should take about 1 hour.
• Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.
• Place the remaining cheese on top and bake until the cheese melts and bread is done (about 15 minutes).