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Easy Italian Herb and Cheese Bread Machine Loaf

A freshly baked loaf of Italian herb and cheese bread with a golden, cheesy crust and visible green herbs.
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Make a flavorful Italian herb and cheese bread right in your bread machine. This recipe yields a perfect sandwich loaf with savory herbs and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water (warm, about 105-115°F)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 3/4 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 grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Add the warm water and olive oil to the bread machine pan first.
  2. Add the bread flour, salt, and sugar on top of the liquids. Create a small well in the flour and add the yeast to the well.
  3. Select the Basic White Bread cycle on your machine. Start the cycle.
  4. Wait until the machine reaches the kneading phase. When the machine pauses for the first mix-in (usually around the 10-minute mark of the kneading cycle), add the dried Italian seasoning blend and garlic powder.
  5. During the final 5 minutes of the kneading cycle, add the grated Parmesan cheese slowly through the dispenser, if your machine has one, or carefully through the lid opening.
  6. Allow the bread machine to complete the full cycle, including the baking and keep-warm phases.
  7. Once the cycle finishes, carefully remove the loaf from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality dried herbs.
  • If your bread machine does not have a fruit/nut dispenser, wait until the dough has formed a smooth ball during the first kneading cycle, then carefully remove the paddle, add the cheese and herbs, and gently reshape the dough ball before replacing the paddle and closing the lid.
  • This cheesy dinner bread slices well for sandwiches once fully cooled.

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