Italian Herbs and Cheese Bread
A delightful bread infused with Italian herbs and cheese, perfect for sandwiches or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 110 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian herbs (such as basil, oregano, and thyme)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, Italian herbs, and cheeses together in a large bowl.
- Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the risen dough, shape it into a loaf, and transfer it to a greased bread pan for a second rise of 30 minutes.
- Bake the loaf for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
- Cool slightly before slicing and enjoy.
Notes
For best results, use warm water, don’t rush the rising, and feel free to experiment with different herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg