Italian Herbs and Cheese Bread Recipe
This Italian herbs and cheese bread combines aromatic herbs with gooey melted cheese in a soft, golden loaf that's surprisingly simple to make at home. Perfect for pasta night, sandwiches, or enjoying with a drizzle of olive oil, this fragrant bread will make your kitchen smell like an Italian bakery!
Ingredients
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 cup warm water 110°F
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ tablespoons dried Italian herb blend
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy, then add olive oil, 3 cups flour, and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding remaining flour as needed.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, mix softened butter with garlic and dried herbs.
- Roll dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle, spread with herb butter, and sprinkle with cheeses and parsley.
- Roll tightly from the long side, pinch seam to seal, and place in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Let rise another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. This Italian herbs and cheese bread is best served warm!
Notes
For extra flavor in your Italian herbs and cheese bread, bloom the dried herbs by warming them in the butter for 1 minute before spreading. Try a Mediterranean variation by adding ¼ cup each of chopped sun-dried tomatoes and olives to the filling.
Nutrition:
Calories: 210 per slice
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Protein: 7g
Sodium: 320mg
Fiber: 1g
Calories: 210 per slice
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Protein: 7g
Sodium: 320mg
Fiber: 1g