Description
A delightful Italian bread loaded with herbs and cheese, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1¾ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add the flour, salt, dried herbs, mozzarella, and Parmesan to the yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.
- Punch down the risen dough, shape it into a loaf or place it in a greased bread pan, cover again, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a shallow pan of water at the bottom to create steam.
- Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
To store, wrap in plastic or parchment and keep at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg