Description
A deliciously soft and flavorful Italian herb and cheese bread that you can easily make at home, reminiscent of bakery-fresh bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, Italian herbs, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Incorporate the shredded mozzarella cheese into the dough.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let it cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic powder or grated Parmesan cheese to the dough.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months; just thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg