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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 soups or as a side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 cup warm water about 110°F
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon sugar to activate yeast
  • 1 packet active dry yeast about 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1 teaspoon salt for flavor
Herb and Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or cheese of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for added flavor
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

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. Add olive oil, salt, and flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Add Herbs and Cheese
  1. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and knead in the mozzarella cheese, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
Shape and Bake
  1. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
  2. Cover and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

This bread can be served warm or at room temperature. It pairs well with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping.

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