Leek Bread

Name: Leek Bread
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup milk (or nut milk), lukewarm; 1 package, fast-acting Instant Yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) see notes for active dry yeast; 4 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter or ghee; 1 egg; 1 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups white flour (400 grams) or a blend of whole wheat and white; 2 large leeks, sliced, and rinsed well. ( Or you could sub 2 caramelized onions instead.); 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or butter; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or one teaspoon dried) or sage; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 cloves garlic, rough chopped (optional); —–; 1 cup goat cheese, crumbled (4 ounces) or used shredded Mozzerella Cheese; 1/2 cup shredded parmesan or pecorino; 1 tablespoon water; pinch salt