Italian Herb and Cheese Bread

Charlotte

This Italian Herb and Cheese Bread is a soft, fluffy homemade loaf packed with savory Italian seasoning and topped with melty mozzarella and salty Parmesan. It comes together with simple pantry ingredients, rises beautifully, and bakes up golden with a cheesy, flavorful crust. Perfect as a side for pasta, soups, or dipping into olive oil, this bread is easy to slice, serve, and enjoy warm from the oven.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Rise Time 1 15

Total Time 1 55

Course Bread

Cuisine Italian

Servings Slices

Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients

For the Dough

3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast 1 packet
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder optional
1 cup warm water about 110°F / 43°C
3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

Cheese Topping

Optional Add-Ins

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Mix the dough: In a large bowl, whisk flour, yeast, sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead: Knead for 8–10 minutes by hand (or 5–6 minutes with a mixer) until smooth and elastic.
First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
Shape: Punch down dough and shape into a loaf. Place into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan (or shape into a log on a lined baking sheet).
Second rise: Cover and let rise for 15 minutes while the oven preheats to 375°F (190°C).
Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning evenly on top.
Bake: Bake for 22–28 minutes until golden and baked through.
Cool & serve: Cool 10 minutes before slicing for best texture.

Notes

Best cheese combo: Mozzarella + Parmesan gives the best melt and flavor.
For softer bread: Swap warm water for warm milk.
If cheese browns too fast: Add cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Keyword Italian Herb and Cheese Bread

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