3 to 3 1/2 c. flour, divided
1 (1/4 oz.) pkg. yeast
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

Combine 1 1/2 cups flour and yeast. Heat milk, water, oil, sugar, and salt until warm (120 to 130 degrees), stirring to blend. Add to flour mixture along with eggs and cheese. Beat with an electric mixer or by hand until batter is smooth. Using a spoon, mix in the remaining flour (batter will be stiff). Divide batter and spoon into 2 well greased 1 pound coffee cans. Cover with plastic lids. Let rise in warm place until batter is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch below plastic lids, about 45 to 60 minutes. Remove lids and bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes in cans before removing. Cool on wire rack. Yield: 2 breads.