Print

Easy Italian Herb and Cheese Bread for Your Bread Machine

Close-up of a freshly baked Italian herb and cheese bread, showing a soft interior and melted cheese pockets.
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make a flavorful Italian herb and cheese bread loaf right in your bread machine. This recipe is simple for beginners and yields a perfect sandwich loaf.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 105-115°F)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Add the warm water and olive oil to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your machine’s manual.
  2. Add the bread flour, salt, and sugar on top of the liquid. Create a small well in the center of the flour.
  3. Add the yeast to the well. Do not let the yeast touch the salt or liquid yet.
  4. Select the basic white bread cycle (or the whole wheat cycle if your machine does not have a specific herb setting). Select a light or medium crust setting.
  5. When the machine signals the addition of mix-ins (usually during the kneading phase), add the dried Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
  6. When the machine signals the second addition of mix-ins (usually before the final rise), add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese and all of the mozzarella cheese.
  7. Allow the bread machine to complete the full cycle.
  8. Once the cycle is finished, carefully remove the bread pan and turn the loaf out onto a wire rack.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top of the hot loaf.
  10. Let the bread cool completely on the rack before slicing for the best sandwich loaf texture.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use fresh herbs if you have them, increasing the amount to 1 tablespoon each of chopped fresh rosemary and oregano.
  • If you do not have a bread machine, you can use the dough cycle and then bake the loaf in a 9×5 inch pan at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.
  • Store leftover cheesy dinner bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://flavorvista.com/italianherbcheesebread/