Description
This Asiago Cheese Bread recipe yields a savory and flavorful artisan loaf that is perfect for sandwiches or as a side to soup. With a crispy, cheesy crust and a soft interior, this bread is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cups shredded Asiago cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
For Topping:
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Add olive oil, salt, and 3 cups of flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then stir in 1 cup of shredded Asiago cheese.
- Knead the Dough: Gradually add the remaining flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rise and Shape: Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl until doubled. Shape into a loaf, let rise again on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Preheat oven, sprinkle remaining Asiago on top of the loaf, slash the top, and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden.
- Finish: Brush with melted butter, if desired, and let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a stronger flavor, use aged Asiago cheese.
- Enhance the bread with herbs like rosemary or garlic powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
