Italian Herb and Cheese Bread
This Italian Herb and Cheese Bread combines the warmth of freshly baked bread with savory herbs and delicious cheese, making it the perfect comfort food.
Ingredients
Bread Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 cup warm water should be warm, not scalding
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian herbs (dried basil, oregano, thyme)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or Parmesan) use cheaper mozzarella if necessary
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
Bread Preparation
- Add warm water, olive oil, and sugar to the bread machine pan.
- Add bread flour, salt, Italian herbs, and cheese.
- Create a small well in the flour and add yeast.
- Close the lid and set the bread machine to the dough cycle, then start.
Baking
- Once the cycle is complete, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let it rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow bread to cool before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
This bread is versatile and can be brushed with butter before serving. If it gets stuck in the pan, you can repurpose it into bread crumbs.