Description
This Garlic Herb Cheese Bread makes a tasty side to any pasta dish!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup of warm milk
- 2 1/4 tsp yeast
- 2 TBSP honey
- 3 eggs
- 3 1/2 – 4 cups flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded/or cubed mozzarella
- 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped Italian FRESH herbs (sage, oregano, basil and thyme)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- In mixing bowl, combine milk, yeast and honey
- Let sit tor 5 minutes or until top is bubbly
- Add eggs, 3 1/2 cup flour and salt
- Using a dough hook, mix until the flour is combined
- Add additional flour if dough appears sticky
- Dough should be smooth to the touch
- Cover bowl and let sit at room temperature for an hour or until it has doubled in size
- In separate bowl, combine all cheeses, fresh herbs and garlic
- When dough has rested for 1 hour or has doubled in size, punch dough down and roll out onto a lightly flour surface to create a large rectangle about 12×18 in size
- Sprinkle the cheese mix evenly over the entire surface of dough
- Start with the long edge and roll dough tightly until you have formed a tight log
- Use a sharp knife and cut the dough in half lengthwise
- Turn the half out to expose filling and then cross the dough ropes over each other to create a twist
- Coil the dough into a circle, transfer to parchment paper lined baking sheet
- Cover and let rest for 15 minutes
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown