Italian Cheese Bread Recipe

Name: Italian Cheese Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons yeast, active dry; 2 cups water warm; 8 cups flour, all-purpose sifted; 1 cup provolone cheese grated; 2 tablespoons butter melted; 2 cloves garlic crushed; 4 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated coarsely grated

Servings: persons

2 cups milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons yeast, active dry
2 cups water warm
8 cups flour, all-purpose sifted
1 cup provolone cheese grated
2 tablespoons butter melted
2 cloves garlic crushed
4 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated coarsely grated

1
Combine the milk, sugar and salt in a small saucepan and heat until lukewarm.
2
Dissolve the yeast in a large bowl.
3
When the yeast is bubbly, stir in the milk mixture.
4
Add about 5 cups flour and the provolone and stir to blend well.
5
Beat in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
6
On a floured board, knead until smooth and elastic.
7
Grease a large bowl and set the dough in it, turning to grease the top.
8
Let rise iin a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
9
Combine the melted butter with the crushed garlic and brush the mixture inside two 10 inch round baking pans.
10
Punch dough down and knead 1 minute, then divide dough in half.
11
Divide each half into 7 equal pieces.
12
Line the rim of one greased baking pan with 6 of the pieces and place the remaining piece in the center.
13
Repeat to fill remaining baking pan.
14
Let rise again until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
15
Brush tops with water and sprinkle with parmesan.
16
Bake in a 375F (190C) F oven for 45 minutes, or until done.

1208

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 2 tablespoons yeast, active dry, and more.

Yes, Italian Cheese Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Italian Cheese Bread

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