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Easy Italian Herb and Cheese Bread Machine Loaf

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Make a flavorful, savory loaf with Italian herbs and cheese using your bread machine. This recipe yields a loaf perfect for sandwiches or serving with dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 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, grated
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Place the warm water and olive oil into the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your machine’s manual.
  2. Add the bread flour, sugar, and salt to the pan. Create a small well in the center of the flour.
  3. Add the yeast to the well. Do not let the yeast touch the liquid yet.
  4. Select the Basic/White Bread cycle and the Medium or Light crust setting.
  5. Wait for the machine to complete the initial mixing phase.
  6. When the machine signals for mix-ins (usually after about 5-10 minutes of kneading), add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese through the dispenser lid or by hand if your machine does not have a dispenser.
  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 to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For best results in slicing, let the loaf cool for at least one hour after baking.
  • If your bread machine does not have a mix-in dispenser, wait until the dough has formed a smooth ball, then add the herbs and cheeses by hand and allow the machine to finish kneading briefly before the first rise begins.
  • Store cooled bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to three days.

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