Italian Herb Bread

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This aromatic herb bread made with flavorful Italian herbs and Roman cheese goes well with any dinner. The dough can also be used to make pizza.

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Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
20
Yield:
2 9x5-inch loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

  • 6 cups bread flour

  • ½ cup grated Romano cheese

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon dried basil

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredients gathered to make Italian herb bread.

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  2. Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast together in a large bowl; let sit until mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.

    warm water, sugar and yeast mixed together in a large bowl.

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  3. Stir 3 cups flour, Romano cheese, olive oil, salt, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder into yeast mixture. Gradually mix in remaining 3 cups flour until incorporated; dough will be stiff.

    more ingredients added to bowl, mixing until dough becomes stiff.

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  4. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and rubbery, 5 to 10 minutes.

    dough kneaded until smooth and rubbery.

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  5. Place dough into an oiled bowl and turn until the surface is coated. Cover with a damp dish towel and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

    dough doubled in volume after sitting in an oiled bowl.

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  6. Punch dough down to release air; shape into two loaves. Place each loaf into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.

    shaped loaves doubled in volume after sitting on a greased sheet.

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  7. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove loaves from the pans and let cool on wire racks for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

    loaves baked until golden-brown and cooling on a wire rack.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

174 Calories
4g Fat
28g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 174
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 330mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 67mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.