Italian Herbs and Cheese Bread: The Best Homemade Treat
This Italian Herbs and Cheese Bread is a deliciously fragrant and cheesy homemade treat that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, Italian seasoning, and cheeses.
- Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf on a baking sheet and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped garlic or fresh herbs.
- This bread can be served warm or toasted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg