Description
This Italian Herbs and Cheese Bread is a savory delight, perfect for any meal or as a snack. The combination of Italian herbs, garlic, and two types of cheese creates a flavorful and aromatic bread that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs (such as oregano, basil, thyme)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dry Ingredient Preparation: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, salt, Italian herbs, and garlic powder.
- Dough Mixing: Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Kneading: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rising: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Cheese Addition: Punch down the dough and knead in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until evenly distributed.
- Loaf Formation: Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Baking: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the bread for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and the top sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cooling: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute part of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for added texture and nutrition.
- Sprinkle extra cheese and herbs on top before baking for a flavorful crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
