Description
A crusty, golden loaf packed with savory herbs and melty cheese in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Italian herb blend
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Dried oregano or rosemary (optional topping)
Instructions
- Activate yeast with warm water and sugar until foamy.
- Mix flour, salt, garlic powder, and Italian herbs in a large bowl.
- Stir in yeast mixture and olive oil; knead until smooth and elastic.
- Fold shredded mozzarella and parmesan into the dough.
- Shape into a round loaf and let rise until doubled.
- Brush with olive oil, sprinkle extra herbs and cheese on top.
- Bake until deeply golden with a crisp crust and cheesy interior.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, let the dough rise longer.
- Experiment with different cheese blends for variety.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg