Cheesy Herb Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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3/4 cup of milk, warmed up
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2 1/4 teaspoons of yeast
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2 tablespoons of honey
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3 large eggs
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3 1/2 to 4 cups of all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon of kosher salt
→ Filling
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2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 cup of mozzarella, cut into cubes or shredded
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1/4 cup of parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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1/3 cup of fresh herbs like basil, thyme, sage, and oregano, chopped up
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2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
# Instructions:
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Combine warm milk, yeast, and honey in a mixing bowl. Wait 5 minutes until it’s foamy. Mix in the eggs, salt, and 3 1/2 cups of flour using a dough hook. Add more flour as needed until the dough becomes smooth and not sticky.
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Cover the mixing bowl and leave it at room temperature for about an hour or until the dough doubles in size.
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In a bowl, combine the cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, and fresh herbs. Mix everything thoroughly.
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Roll the dough into a rectangle about 12x18 inches. Spread the cheese mixture evenly on the surface, then roll it up tightly into a log. Slice the log lengthwise, twist the two halves around each other, and arrange them into a circle on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Let the dough circle rest, covered, for 15 minutes. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
# Notes:
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This bread tastes amazing when served warm because the cheese is gooey at that point.
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If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can use dried ones but cut the quantity in half.