CHEESE PEPPER BREAD

1 pkg dry yeast
1/4 cup hot water
2 1/3 cups flour, divided
1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 egg
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 tsp pepper

Grease 2 loaf pans or 2 (1 pound) foil-lined coffee cans.

In a mixing bowl dissolve yeast in hot water.

Add 1 1/3 cups flour. Add sour cream, sugar, salt, baking soda, and egg. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 2 minutes on high speed, scraping occasionally.

Stir in remaining flour, cheese, pepper. Divide betweens prepared cans or pans and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pans. Cool slightly before serving.

Variation: Add 1 Tbsp of minced dried onion to batter.