Christian Ayala
@chrayala
Italian Herb Loaf
This Italian Herb Bread is a delightful combination of warm, fluffy bread infused with aromatic herbs and Romano cheese. Perfect for serving alongside pasta dishes or enjoying with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this bread is sure to impress at any meal.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Meal Type:dinner
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:party
- Ingredients:11
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time40 min.
- Cook time35 min.
- Total time75 min.
- Servings20
Ingredients
- 2 cups
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 (.25 ounce) packages
- 6 cups
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Italian Herb Loaf.
Step 1
Start by gathering all your ingredients to make this delicious bread.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast, then let it sit for about five minutes until it becomes foamy and fragrant—this is the yeast coming to life! Next, stir in three cups of flour along with the grated Romano cheese, olive oil, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Step 3
Gradually mix in the remaining three cups of flour until the dough is well combined and has a nice, stiff texture.
Step 4
Now it’s time to knead! Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about five to ten minutes, until it’s smooth and elastic—this is where the magic happens! Once you’ve achieved that perfect texture, place the kneaded dough into a bowl that’s been lightly oiled, turning it to coat all sides.
Step 5
Cover the bowl with a damp dish towel and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, which should take around an hour.
Step 6
After the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release any trapped air.
Step 7
Shape the dough into two loaves and place each one into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Step 8
Allow the loaves to rise again until they double in size, which will take about 30 minutes.
Step 9
While you wait, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) so it’s ready for your beautiful loaves.
Step 10
When the loaves have risen, pop them into the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes.
Step 11
You’ll know they’re done when they’re golden brown and your kitchen is filled with an irresistible aroma.
Step 12
Once baked, carefully remove the loaves from the pans and let them cool on wire racks for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Step 13
Enjoy the warm, cheesy goodness of your homemade bread—perfect for sandwiches, toasting, or simply enjoying with a bit of butter!.