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Classic Homemade Italian Herb & Cheese Bread
Anderson Jorge

Classic Homemade Italian Herb & Cheese Bread

Classic Homemade Italian Herb & Cheese Bread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish / Snack
Cuisine: Italian / Artisan Bread
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour – 4 cups
  • Active dry yeast – 2¼ teaspoons 1 packet
  • Warm water about 110°F / 43 °C – 1¾ cups
  • Granulated sugar – 1 tablespoon
  • Salt – 1 tablespoon
  • Dried Italian herbs basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary – 2 tablespoons
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese – 1 cup
  • Grated Parmesan cheese – ½ cup
  • Extra flour for dusting

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add flour, salt, dried herbs, mozzarella, and Parmesan to the yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding extra flour as needed.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1–2 hours.
  5. Punch down the dough and shape into a loaf or place in a greased bread pan. Cover and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). For extra crust, place a shallow pan of water on the bottom rack to create steam.
  7. Bake the bread for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  8. Let cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Protein: ~6 g
  • Fat: ~6 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~29 g
  • Fiber: ~1.5 g
  • Sugar: ~2 g