Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir warm water and sugar together. Add the yeast and let it sit for 5–7 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the dry mix. Stir everything until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Punch down the dough, and knead in the mozzarella and Parmesan until evenly spread throughout.
- Shape the dough into a loaf, place it in a greased loaf pan, and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the top with melted butter and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley, let the bread cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg