Description
This Italian Herb and Cheese Bread recipe is a Subway copycat, featuring a flavorful blend of herbs, cheeses, and a perfectly crunchy crust. A delightful bread that pairs well with soups, salads, or makes a delicious sandwich.
Ingredients
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Bread Starter
- 75 g all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon diastatic malt powder
- 3 g active yeast
- 60 ml lukewarm water
Dough
- 600 g all-purpose flour
- 40 g butter
- 17 g active yeast
- 50 g white granulated sugar
- 15 g kosher salt
- 15 g diastic malt powder
- 340 ml lukewarm water
Bread Topping
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Bread Starter – Mix all the dry ingredients for the bread starter and add water. Cover and let sit for 4-6 hours.
- The Dough – In a stand mixer, combine all dough ingredients with starter. Knead for 8 minutes. Let rest for 30 minutes, fold a few times, then rest for 10 minutes. Repeat 2 more times.
- Baking and Toppings – Divide dough, shape into loaves, coat with butter and herb-cheese mix. Let rest, bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. Broil for 1-2 minutes. Cool before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the herb and cheese mixture to suit your taste preferences.
- Ensure the bread loaves have enough space to expand during the final rise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
