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Easy Bread Machine Italian Herb and Cheese Loaf

A close-up of the interior crumb structure of Italian herb and cheese bread, showing melted cheese pockets and rosemary topping.
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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 (105-115°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 grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Add the warm water and olive oil to your bread machine pan in the order recommended by your manufacturer.
  2. Add the bread flour, salt, sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, rosemary, and oregano on top of the liquid. Make a small indentation in the flour and add the yeast there. Do not let the yeast touch the salt or liquid yet.
  3. Place the pan into your bread machine and secure it.
  4. Select the Basic or White Bread cycle and choose the Light or Medium crust setting. Start the machine.
  5. When the machine signals the beginning of the kneading cycle (usually after the first 5-10 minutes), open the lid.
  6. Add the 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and the shredded mozzarella cheese through the dispenser chute, if you have one, or carefully sprinkle them over the dough.
  7. Close the lid and allow the machine to complete the cycle.
  8. When the cycle finishes, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine.
  9. Remove the loaf from the pan immediately and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For a better crust, brush the top of the loaf with a little melted butter immediately after removing it from the pan.
  • If you are making this as a dinner bread, consider using the Dough cycle and then baking it in a standard oven at 375°F for 30 minutes.
  • This cheesy dinner bread slices well for sandwiches once fully cooled.

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