Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of homemade Asiago Cheese Bread, a delightful artisan loaf that’s perfect for pairing with soups or pasta dishes. This recipe yields a golden, cheesy bread with a hint of garlic and Italian herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 3 1/4 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dough: Combine bread flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil, knead until smooth.
- Rise: Let dough rise until doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling: Flatten dough, add 1 cup Asiago cheese, herbs, and garlic. Roll into a loaf.
- Second Rise: Let the loaf rise again.
- Bake: Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until golden.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a crustier loaf, add a pan of hot water in the oven while baking.
- You can substitute some bread flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
