Cherry Ricotta Cheese Bread

A recipe for Cherry Ricotta Cheese Bread prepared with a bread machine.

Recipe Ingredients:

3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons white bread flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup dried cherries
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Cooking Directions:

1. Place ingredients in order given by manufacturer of bread machine. Add cherries at the beep (after the first kneading).
2. Select Sweet setting and Light Crust setting; press start.

Makes 1 (1 1/2 pound) loaf.