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Easy Bread Machine Italian Herb and Cheese Bread

Easy Bread Machine Italian Herb and Cheese Bread: 5-Star, Cheesy, Fluffy


  • Author: Myar Nasser
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy Bread Machine Italian Herb and Cheese Bread delivers a soft, fluffy loaf infused with savory Italian herbs and melty cheese. This beginner-friendly recipe uses a bread machine for effortless mixing, kneading, rising, and baking, giving bakery-style aroma and crust with minimal effort. Perfect with dinners, soups, or sandwiches, it starts with simple ingredients and a quick press of start, yielding one fragrant, homestyle loaf.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast

Instructions

  1. Add ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your machine’s manufacturer.
  2. Select the basic or white bread setting and choose a medium crust.
  3. Start the machine and allow it to mix, knead, rise, and bake fully.
  4. Once finished, carefully remove the loaf from the pan.
  5. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use warm water around 105-110°F (40-43°C) to activate the yeast.
  • You can substitute a blend of cheeses if desired, but shredded cheese is recommended for best melt and flavor.
  • Let the loaf cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.
  • If your machine uses a different ingredient order, follow your manual but keep the same quantities.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: Not specified (bread machine bake time included in total time)
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Bread Machine
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (12 slices per loaf)
  • Calories: Approximately 1500-1700 per loaf (about 125-142 calories per slice)
  • Sugar: Approximately 24 g per loaf
  • Sodium: Approximately 2300 mg per loaf
  • Fat: Approximately 46 g per loaf
  • Saturated Fat: Approximately 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 25 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 360 g per loaf
  • Fiber: Approximately 9 g
  • Protein: Approximately 50 g
  • Cholesterol: Approximately 60 mg

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