Here's the recipe for a delicious homemade Cheese Herb Bread that combines the nutty flavour of Brewer's Barley Saved-Grain Flour with fresh herbs and melted cheese:
Key Takeaways: Essential Tips for Perfect Cheese Herb Bread
- GroundUp's Saved-Grain Flour adds extra nutrition and rich flavour to traditional cheese herb bread.
- The slow rise time of 3-5 hours helps develop complex flavours in the bread dough.
- Preheating the baking dish creates a crispy crust and better texture.
- Adding cheese and herbs directly to the dough ensures even distribution of flavours.
- The combination of covered and uncovered baking creates the perfect bread texture.
Essential Ingredients for Making Nutritious Cheese Herb Bread with Saved-Grain Flour
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 100% Brewer's Barley Saved Grain Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dry active yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- Cheese of your choice (cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, etc.), shredded
- Fresh or dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, etc.), finely chopped
- Salt to taste (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Baking Perfect Cheese Herb Bread at Home
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and dry active yeast.
- Gradually pour in the warm water while stirring continuously until a shaggy dough forms.
- Mix until all the ingredients are well combined and there are no dry patches. The dough will be sticky.
- Rise:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel.
- Allow the dough to rise at room temperature for 3 to 5 hours, or until it has doubled in size and bubbles appear on the surface.
- Shape the Bread:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a Dutch oven or baking dish in the oven to preheat as well.
- Lightly dust your work surface with flour and transfer the risen dough onto it.
- Gently pat the dough into a rectangle or oval shape, about 1 inch thick.
- Add Cheese and Herbs:
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese and chopped herbs evenly over the surface of the dough.
- Press the cheese and herbs lightly into the dough to help them adhere.
- Bake:
- Carefully remove the preheated Dutch oven or baking dish from the oven.
- Transfer the prepared dough into the hot dish.
- Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil and place it back into the oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered, then remove the lid or foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Expert Tips for Serving and Storing Your Freshly Baked Cheese Herb Bread
- Cool and Serve:
- Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the dish for a few minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Slice the cheese herb bread and serve it warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the delicious aroma and flavors!