Description
A delightful bread infused with Italian herbs and cheese, perfect for any meal or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and Italian herbs.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the dough and fold in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let it cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a stronger cheese flavor, add more cheese to the dough.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- This bread pairs well with soups and salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Italian Herb Cheese Bread, Cheese Bread, Homemade Bread, Italian Bread Recipe