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Easy Italian Herb and Cheese Bread Machine Loaf

A freshly baked loaf of Italian herb and cheese bread cooling on a wire rack, showing a golden crust and herb flecks inside.
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Make a flavorful, cheesy Italian herb bread using your bread machine. This recipe yields a loaf perfect for slicing into sandwiches or serving with dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water (warm, 80-90°F)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 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
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Place the water, butter, bread flour, salt, and sugar into the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your machine’s manufacturer.
  2. Add the yeast to the designated yeast compartment, if your machine has one. If not, place it on top of the flour, away from the liquid.
  3. Add the Italian seasoning and garlic powder on top of the flour.
  4. Select the Basic or White Bread cycle and the Light crust setting. Start the machine.
  5. When the machine enters the kneading cycle (usually after 5-10 minutes), wait for the first brief pause or signal indicating the addition of mix-ins.
  6. Carefully open the lid and evenly distribute the Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese over the dough. Close the lid immediately.
  7. Allow the bread machine to complete the full cycle.
  8. Once the cycle finishes, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine.
  9. Remove the loaf from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For best results with your bread machine herb bread, use room temperature or slightly warm water.
  • If you prefer a stronger cheese flavor, use sharp Parmesan cheese.
  • This cheesy dinner bread slices well once fully cooled, making it ideal for sandwiches.

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