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Easy 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 perfect sandwich loaf with rosemary, oregano, and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups water, warm (about 80°F)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Instructions

  1. Add the warm water and olive oil to the bread machine pan in the order specified by your machine’s manual.
  2. Add the bread flour, salt, sugar, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder on top of the liquids. Create a small well in the flour for the yeast.
  3. Place the active dry yeast into the well. Do not let the yeast touch the salt or liquid yet.
  4. Select the Basic or White Bread cycle on your machine. Choose a medium or light crust setting.
  5. Start the cycle. Wait until the kneading process is complete, usually about 10 to 15 minutes into the cycle.
  6. When the machine pauses for the first addition (or when the manual indicates the kneading is done), open the lid carefully.
  7. Quickly sprinkle half (1/4 cup) of the shredded Parmesan cheese over the dough. Close the lid immediately.
  8. Allow the bread machine to complete its full cycle.
  9. Once the cycle finishes, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine.
  10. Immediately turn the bread out onto a wire cooling rack. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top of the hot loaf.
  11. Let the Italian cheese bread cool completely before slicing for sandwiches or serving as a dinner side.

Notes

  • For best results in your bread machine, always add ingredients in the order your manufacturer recommends (usually liquids first, then dry ingredients, yeast last).
  • If your machine does not have a delay add feature, you must pause the cycle manually to add the cheese.
  • This cheesy dinner bread slices well for sandwiches once fully cooled.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://littlekitchendiary.com/italian-herb-and-cheese-bread/