Italian Herb and Cheese Bread Machine Loaf
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Make a flavorful Italian herb and cheese bread using your bread machine. This recipe yields a loaf perfect for sandwiches or serving with dinner.
- Author: alchemychef
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 3 hr 30 min (machine cycle time)
- Total Time: 3 hr 40 min
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Bread Machine
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup water, warm (105-115°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Add the warm water and olive oil to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your machine’s manual.
- Add the bread flour, sugar, and salt on top of the liquids. Create a small well in the center of the flour.
- Add the yeast to the well. Do not let the yeast touch the salt or liquid yet.
- Select the Basic or White Bread cycle on your machine.
- When the machine signals for mix-ins (usually after the initial kneading phase), add the Italian seasoning blend and garlic powder.
- When the machine signals for the final additions (usually just before the final rise), add the Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Allow the bread machine to complete the full cycle, including baking.
- Once the cycle finishes, carefully remove the bread from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For best results in your bread machine, always add liquids first, followed by dry ingredients, and place the yeast last.
- This cheesy dinner bread slices well once fully cooled, making it ideal for sandwiches.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 10