Italian Herb & Cheese Bread: Discover the Secret Recipe!
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A deliciously soft and flavorful bread infused with Italian herbs and cheese, perfect for any meal or as a snack.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 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 grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 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, oregano, basil, and garlic powder.
- 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 cheeses.
- 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 cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a stronger cheese flavor, add more cheese to the dough.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- This bread pairs well with soups and salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg