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Delicious Italian Herb and Cheese Bread

A flavorful and aromatic bread infused with Italian herbs and cheese, perfect for serving with pasta or as a standalone snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: bread, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast about 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm water about 110°F
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Herbs and Cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, oregano, basil, and garlic powder.
  3. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
Add Cheese
  1. Fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
First Rise
  1. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shape and Second Rise
  1. Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
  2. Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs or different types of cheese.

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