Description
A delightful artisan bread infused with garlic, herbs, and cheese, perfect for impressing friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (100°F-110°F)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons mixed herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture along with olive oil.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and allow to rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, mix minced garlic, herbs, and cheese in a bowl.
- After the first rise, punch the dough down and roll it out to a rectangle about 12×18 inches.
- Spoon the herb and cheese mix evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border.
- Starting from one edge, roll the dough into a log, pinch seams to seal.
- Place the loaf in a greased pan, cover, and let it rise for another 30 minutes until puffed.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Notes
For a richer flavor, substitute olive oil with melted butter. You can also experiment with different types of cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: bread, garlic, cheese, homemade, baking, vegetarian
