No Knead Herbed Cheese Bread
This fantastic No Knead Italian Herbs and Cheese Bread is incredibly easy with just one simple rise. Bake in a Dutch oven for a rustic, crusty loaf or in two standard loaf pans for easy slicing. Get ready to enjoy warm, flavorful bread studded with fragrant herbs and gooey melted cheese without all the fuss of traditional kneading!
Servings: 14 slices
Calories: 192kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cup water 105-110℉
- 1 envelope Active yeast 2¼ teaspoons
- 3¼ cups All-purpose flour 1 teaspoon used in proofing the yeast
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, dry salt free
- 2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese or any you prefer
- 2 tablespoon olive oil for preparing Dutch oven and baking
Instructions
- Pour the warm water (105-110°F) into a small bowl with a teaspoon of the flour, stirring to blend. Sprinkle the active yeast over the top and stir to blend. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface, or until foamy.1½ cup water, 1 envelope Active yeast
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and Italian herb blend.3¼ cups All-purpose flour, 1½ tsp salt, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, dry
- Make a well in the center of the bowl of dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
- Add the shredded cheese to the dough. Using your hands, mix in until evenly distributed.2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- Pull the dough together, shaping into a ball.
- Add olive oil to a Dutch oven or two loaf baking pans. Smear the oil to coat the bottom and sides.2 tbsp olive oil
- Add the ball of dough, turning to coat with the olive oil, using more oil if needed.
- Cover and set in a warm location to double in side, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F with the Dutch oven inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven, place the dough inside, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let the bread cool in the Dutch oven or loaf pans for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Just stir until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can lead to a tougher bread.
- Allow the dough enough time to double for the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 1mg
