A quick and easy recipe to make a turkey shaped loaf of bread speckled with sharp cheddar cheese and topped with bits of caramelized Parmigiano Reggiano.
8ouncesextra-sharp cheddar cheesecut into ¼ inch cubes
2 ½cupswhole milk
1 ½cupssour cream
3tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted
2large eggsbeaten lightly
optional½ cup cheddar cheese spread
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spray the inside of both halves of the turkey cake pan with baking spray.
Sprinkle about ⅓rd of the shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese into the pan (except over the turkey's head).
Pour flour into a large mixing bowl.
Add baking powder and salt and stir to combine.
Add the cheddar cheese cubes and the remaining Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
Toss to coat the cheese in the flour.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, butter, and egg.
Pour it over the flour mixture and fold just until combined. (Do not over mix or the bread will be dense).
Bake for 50-60 minutes until deep golden brown on the top.
If you plan to serve the two halves separately, allow the bread to cool in the pan for 20 minutes then remove and set on a cooling rack until completely cooled.
If you plan to put the two halves together then allow the bread to cool in the pan for 1 hour, then use a serrated knife to cut the domed tops off the bread loaves.
Remove from pan and allow to cool completely.
Slather a layer of cheddar cheese spread over one loaf then press the two halves together forming a 3-D turkey.