3 1/4 c. all purpose flour
1/2 c. finely chopped pepperoni
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. yeast
2 tbsp. butter, softened
1 1/4 c. hot water

Set aside 1 cup flour. Mix remaining flour and other dry ingredients including yeast, in large bowl. Stir butter and water into dry mixture. Mix in only enough reserved flour to make very thick batter.

Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Turn batter into greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Cover; let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes until done. Remove from casserole; cool on wire rack.

Sharp Cheddar cheese may be substituted for pepperoni. Makes 1 loaf.