Description
This Italian Herbs and Cheese Bread is warm, aromatic, and perfect for dinners or snacking, featuring a golden crust and soft, cheesy interior enhanced by fragrant herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 tbsp mixed Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar.
- Warm the water to about 100–110°F and add it with the olive oil to the dry ingredients, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Flatten the dough and sprinkle cheese and herbs over it, then fold and knead gently to distribute.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Punch down the dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cover and rise again for 30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool 20–30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with soups or toasted with olive oil. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 105 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1.6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg