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Golden-brown Cheese And Herb Bread Recipe, sliced open to show gooey melted cheese inside, topped with parsley.

cheese and herb bread

Rustic homemade cheese and herb bread with sharp cheddar, aromatic herbs, and a perfect crusty texture. Easy enough for beginners, impressive enough for guests.
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Course: Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired, Mediterranean
Keyword: Best cheese bread recipe, Cheese and herb bread Subway, Cheese bread recipe, Italian herb bread recipe, No knead cheese and herb bread, Simple cheese bread recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Rising Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 230kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Kitchen scale (For accurate flour measurement)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (Room to mix without flour explosions)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For decorative scoring)
  • 1–2 Clean kitchen towels (To cover during rises)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Bread flour - Higher protein content
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast - 1 packet
  • 1 ½ cups Warm water - About 110°F
  • 2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil - Plus more for brushing
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar - Helps activate yeast
  • 1 ½ cups Sharp cheddar cheese - Freshly grated
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese - Adds depth
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh rosemary - Chopped fine
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh chives - Optional adds brightness
  • — — Coarse sea salt - Optional for topping

Instructions

  • Activate yeast in warm water with sugar for 5 minutes. Grate cheese, chop herbs, and oil bowl.
    Bowl of flour mixture combined with shredded cheese, herbs, and olive oil, ready to be mixed
  • Combine flour, salt, garlic powder, yeast mixture, and olive oil until dough forms.
    Mixing bowl with bread dough being stirred by hand with a wooden spoon, flour scattered around.
  • Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth, then fold in cheese and herbs gently.
    Dough pressed flat on a floured wooden surface, topped generously with shredded cheese and herbs, with hands shaping it.
  • Let dough rise until doubled, shape into loaf, and allow second rise.
    Loaf pan with risen bread dough placed on a wooden board, ready for baking.
  • Score loaf, brush with oil, add toppings, and bake at 375°F for 35–40 minutes. Cool before slicing.
    Another cheesy herb bread loaf, baked until golden and pulled apart to reveal soft, stretchy melted cheese inside.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 80g | Calories: 230kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 27g (9%) | Protein: 9g (18%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 4.5g (28%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg (7%) | Sodium: 380mg (17%) | Potassium: 90mg (3%) | Fiber: 1.5g (6%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 150IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 0.5mg (1%) | Calcium: 160mg (16%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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