Description
A warm, savory Italian bread with a golden crust, tender crumb, and pockets of melted mozzarella and sharp Parmesan, perfect for dipping or sandwiches.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, and salt. Add the foamy yeast mixture and olive oil, stirring until a loose dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Punch down the risen dough and knead in the mozzarella and Parmesan until evenly distributed. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack for 15–20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with olive oil for dipping or use in sandwiches. Wrap cooled loaf tightly for storage.
- Prep Time: 105 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1.7g
- Sodium: 425mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg