Description
Italian Herbs and Cheese Bread is a flavorful bread with a perfect blend of Italian herbs and cheese. Enjoy it with pasta, in sandwiches, or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups high-quality flour
- 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) yeast
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, yeast, salt, herbs) in a bowl.
- Gradually add water and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size (about 1-1.5 hours).
- Punch the dough down gently.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it on a baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store fresh herbs wrapped in damp paper towels in the fridge or dried herbs in airtight containers in a cool, dark place.
- Use a baking stone for even heat distribution.
- Place a shallow pan of water at the bottom of the oven for a crispy crust.
- Ensure correct oven temperature with an oven thermometer.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Italian herbs, cheese bread, homemade bread, mozzarella, parmesan, baking