Description
Discover the perfect Italian Herb and Cheese Bread, a soft, aromatic loaf infused with Italian seasoning and melted mozzarella. This easy bread‑machine recipe yields a golden crust and fluffy interior, ideal for sandwiches, soups, or a tasty snack. With simple ingredients and clear steps, you’ll master a bakery‑style bread at home, delivering consistent flavor and texture every time you bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in the bread machine; let sit until foamy.
- Add salt, vegetable oil, and bread flour; sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
- Select the dough setting and start the machine.
- After the cycle, knead shredded mozzarella into the dough.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 30‑35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, brush the top with melted butter before baking. The loaf can be frozen sliced for up to two months
- reheat in a toaster or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Bread Machine
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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