1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/4 c. warm (110-115 degree water)
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. olive oil or canola oil
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. whole-wheat flour
3/4 c. diced, low-fat Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. cornmeal

Dissolve yeast in water and set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, salt, olive oil and flours; add dissolved yeast. Knead dough by hand or by machine until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Knead in cheese and cumin. Shape into a round loaf; flatten slightly and dust with cornmeal. Bake on a nonstick baking sheet at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Makes 1 loaf (20 slices per loaf).

SHORTCUT SUGGESTION: In place of homemade dough, use a hearty-healthy frozen bread dough. Read the label to be sure it is made with olive oil or an unsaturated, nonhydrogenated oil such as safflower, soybean or corn oil. Do not use a brand made with hydrogenated shortening, lard, palm oil or coconut oil.