Description
Delicious homemade bread with a cheesy, herby topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups warm water (around 110°F)
- 4 Tbsp dry active yeast (fresh yeast works best)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup oil (canola or vegetable oil)
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature preferred)
- 1/3 cup instant mashed potato flakes (optional but recommended)
- 7 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 2 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine yeast and warm water (around 110°F). Whisk together.
- Add sugar, oil, salt, and eggs to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
- Add instant mashed potato flakes (if using) and mix.
- Add all bread flour at once. Attach dough hook and knead on low speed for 6 minutes. Dough should pull away from the bowl sides. Add 1-2 tablespoons extra flour if too sticky.
- Turn off mixer and let dough rest in the bowl for 10 minutes.
- Turn dough out onto a floured counter. Divide into 4 equal chunks, then cut each chunk in half to make 8 pieces (about 10 ounces each).
- Pat each piece into a rough rectangle, then roll into a 12-inch log.
- Mix oregano, garlic powder, parsley, and parmesan cheese in a shallow dish.
- Lightly spray each dough log with water using a spray bottle.
- Roll each wet log through the herb blend to coat the top generously.
- Place shaped loaves on silicone sub roll mats or parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Using a sharp knife or bread lame, make 3-4 diagonal slashes across each loaf top.
- Cover loaves loosely and let rise in a warm spot until tripled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Right before baking, sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese generously over each loaf.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted. Internal temperature should reach 190-200°F.
- Let cool in molds for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- For an extra flavor kick, try adding herbs or spices of your choice to the dough.
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaf
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg