Description
This Homemade Italian Herb & Cheese Bread recipe delivers a soft, fluffy loaf with a golden crust, infused with Italian seasoning and loaded with mozzarella and parmesan. Perfect for sandwiches, soups, or snacking, the step‑by‑step instructions guide you through activating yeast, kneading, shaping, and baking for a cheesy, aromatic finish. Easy, quick, and made with pantry staples, it’s an essential addition to any home baker’s repertoire. Enjoy it fresh, freeze slices for convenient meals later
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 3 ½ cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 ⅓ tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let it sit until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and sugar.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture, stirring 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 until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 25‑30 minutes, until golden brown and hollow‑sounding when tapped.
- Cool slightly before slicing and enjoy!
Notes
- For a crispier crust
- bake with a pan of water on the lower rack to create steam. You can add sun‑dried tomatoes or olives to the dough for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx.)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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