1 c. warm water (105-115 degrees)
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. butter, melted & cooled
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
3 1/4-3 3/4 c. unsifted unbleached flour
Coarsely ground black pepper or poppy seeds
Sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Measure warm water into large warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast; stir until dissolved. Add butter, salt, sugar and 2 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough additional flour to make stiff dough.

Turn out onto a lightly floured board; knead until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk.

Punch down dough; divide into 4 equal pieces. Directly on an ungreased cookie sheet, roll and stretch each piece to a 10 x 14 inch rectangle. Sprinkle with grated cheese and black pepper or poppy seeds. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire racks. Break into pieces; serve with butter.