Description
This Italian Cheese and Herb Bread recipe yields delicious, flavorful bread with a cheesy and herby twist that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 1/3 cups (315mls) warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 grams) active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 3 1/4 cups (400 grams) bread flour
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
Cheese and Herb Mixture:
- 1/2 cup (55 grams) Parmigiano reggiano cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup (37 grams) Pecorino romano cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (extra)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough – In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together warm water, active dry yeast, and honey. Add flour, oil, and salt. Mix until smooth and elastic. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Stretch and fold the dough – Scrape and flatten the dough. Lift, stretch, and fold edges. Roll into a log shape. Let rest for 20 minutes.
- Shape the loaves – Divide dough, flatten, brush with oil, sprinkle cheese and herb mixture, roll into a log. Let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake the bread – Preheat oven to 400°F (200ºC). Bake loaves for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Notes
- Use warm water to activate the yeast
- Oil surfaces to manage sticky dough
- Rise dough in a warm spot for better flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
