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Overhead view of a rustic homemade parmesan bread recipe loaf with golden crust and melted cheese on a white kitchen counter.

Parmesan Bread Recipe

Golden, cheesy, and buttery Parmesan Bread Recipe made in 5 easy steps. Crispy crust, fluffy inside, loaded with parmesan and herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour Creates structure
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Feeds yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances flavors
  • 1 cup Warm water 110°F, activates yeast
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil Moisture & tenderness
  • 1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese Freshly grated, best flavor
  • 4 tablespoon Butter Melted, for topping
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian herbs Basil, oregano, parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder Extra flavor
  • Black pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer with dough hook Or knead by hand
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For dough mixing & rising
  • 1 Kitchen scale For measuring flour (360g)
  • 1 Pastry brush To apply garlic butter
  • 1 Baking sheet or bread pan Parchment-lined
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer Check internal temp (190–200°F)
  • 1 Wire cooling rack For cooling bread
  • 1 Sharp serrated knife For scoring & slicing
  • 1 Kitchen towel or plastic wrap To cover dough during rising

Method
 

  1. Mix yeast, sugar & warm water.
  2. Add oil, salt, flour & knead.
  3. Let dough rise 45–60 min.
  4. Shape loaf on baking sheet.
  5. Brush with garlic butter.
  6. Sprinkle parmesan & herbs.
  7. Score loaf diagonally.
  8. Bake 25–30 min at 375°F.
  9. Cool 10 min before slicing.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.