How to Make Italian Herb and Cheese Bread Subway Recipe in 7 Easy Steps

This Italian herb and cheese bread combines all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, mozzarella, and Italian seasoning. The ingredients and method below follow the printable recipe card. Sugar and olive oil are not required in the dough for this version.

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups warm water, approximately 110°F (43°C)

The olive oil mentioned in the recipe notes is an optional topping brushed over the loaf before baking. It is not an ingredient mixed into the dough. This version does not call for added sugar.

Method

1. Mix the dry ingredients. Combine the flour, salt, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl.
2. Add the yeast and water. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water, then add it to the dry ingredients. Follow your yeast package instructions for activating it; avoid water hot enough to damage the yeast.
3. Knead. Knead until a soft dough forms, incorporating the shredded cheese as you work.
4. Let the dough rise. Cover and leave it in a warm place for approximately 30 minutes. A cool kitchen may require longer; the dough should visibly expand.
5. Shape and bake. Shape into a loaf and place on a lined baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush with olive oil only if using the optional topping. Bake for about 40 minutes, until golden brown.
6. Cool before slicing. Transfer the bread to a rack and let it cool before cutting.

Planning the timing

Allow about 20 minutes for preparation, 30 minutes for the rise, and 40 minutes for baking, plus cooling. Rising time varies with kitchen temperature and yeast activity.

Serving and storage

Serve slices alongside soup or salad, or use them for sandwiches. Let the bread cool before wrapping it. Freeze wrapped slices for longer storage, then thaw and warm before serving.

Common questions

How much sugar or olive oil goes into the yeast mixture?

Neither is required in the dough in this version. Use the measured ingredients above, which match the recipe card.

Can I replace the flour with a gluten-free blend?

This recipe is written for wheat flour. A gluten-free flour swap requires a separately developed recipe; a direct substitution is not verified here.

Italian Herb and Cheese Bread Recipe

This Italian Herb and Cheese Bread is a delightful blend of savory herbs and gooey cheese, perfect for any meal.

Prep: 20 minutes minutes Cook: 40 minutes minutes Total: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 3.5 cups all-purpose flour Sifted, for best texture
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Can substitute with cheddar
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning Adjust to taste
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp yeast Active dry yeast
• 1.25 cups warm water Approximately 110°F

Instructions

 

Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and Italian seasoning.
• Dissolve yeast in warm water, then add it to the dry ingredients.
• Knead the mixture until a soft dough forms. Incorporate cheese as you knead.
• Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
• Shape the dough into a loaf and place on a lined baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for about 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a rack before slicing.

Notes

For a crispier crust, brush the top with olive oil before baking.