Description
A straightforward recipe for soft, cheesy bread perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in flour and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
- Add melted butter and knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Punch down the dough. Gently fold in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, and parsley. Do not overmix.
- Press the dough into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, brush the top of the dough with an egg wash (1 beaten egg) before baking.
- You can substitute the cheese blend with Gruyere or Monterey Jack for different flavor profiles.
- This bread pairs well with tomato soup or marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 25