This is a no-fail recipe.

1	pkg	dry yeast
1/4	C	hot water
2-1/3	C	unsifted flour - divided
2	tbsp.	sugar
1	tsp.	salt
1/4	tsp.	baking soda
1	C	sour cream
1		egg
1	C	grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2	tsp.	ground black pepper
		melted butter

Preheat oven to 350F.

Dissolve yeast in hot water in a large bowl.

Add 1-1/3 cup flour, sugar, salt, soda, sour cream and egg and blend 30 seconds on low speed.

Stir in remaining flour, cheese and pepper.

Divide batter evenly between 2 - 8x4 inch greased loaf pans.

Let rise about 1 hour or until doubled.

Bake 30 minutes.

Brush top lightly with butter.