Description
Cheesy bread delivers pure comfort with golden-brown edges and molten cheese centers that melt hearts instantly. Quick kitchen magic turns simple ingredients into irresistible slices you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups (437.5 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 grams) instant yeast
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups (296 milliliters) warm water
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon (12.5 grams) sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, blend flour, sugar, salt, and yeast together. Carefully incorporate warm water and olive oil, stirring until a cohesive, soft dough emerges.
- Vigorously knead the dough on a lightly dusted surface for 8-10 minutes, developing a smooth, stretchy texture. Alternatively, utilize a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes of efficient mixing.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled container, drape with a damp cloth, and allow to rise in a warm environment for 1-1.5 hours until it dramatically increases in volume.
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing or lining with parchment paper.
- Deflate the risen dough and roll into a rectangular shape approximately 12×8 inches. Carefully transfer to the prepared baking surface.
- Lavishly coat the dough’s surface with melted butter, distributing minced garlic evenly across the layer.
- Generously scatter mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the buttered surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the prepared bread into the preheated oven, baking for 18-22 minutes until the cheese transforms into a molten, golden-edged masterpiece.
- Extract from the oven and allow brief cooling. Optionally, scatter fresh parsley across the top for added visual appeal and flavor.
- Slice into elegant strips or squares, serving while still warm and irresistibly aromatic.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese blends like cheddar, Gruyère, or provolone to create unique flavor profiles.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and add xanthan gum for better texture.
- Enhance the garlic flavor by roasting whole garlic cloves before mincing or using garlic-infused olive oil instead of melted butter.
- Make the bread ahead of time by preparing the dough and refrigerating overnight, which allows flavors to develop and simplifies day-of preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg