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Italian Herb and Cheese Bread

Fluffy Italian Herb and Cheese Bread (From Scratch) Recipe

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 3½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk, warmed to 110°F
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ cups (170g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella
  • ¼ cup (25g) finely grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Add warm milk, olive oil, and egg, then knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth.
  2. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. Punch down dough and roll into a 12x9-inch rectangle. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan, roll up tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  4. Cover and let rise until the dough crests above the pan rim, 45 to 55 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Slash the top, brush with olive oil, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and the internal temperature reaches 190°F to 200°F.
  6. Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then turn out and cool at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Rising times are not included in the prep total; plan for about 2 hours of inactive time. If the top browns too fast while baking, tent with foil after 20 minutes. The bread is best the day it’s made but keeps well for 2 days.