Herb and Cheese Bread

Last updated on October 14th, 2025

This was my first time ever making my own bread and I gotta say – I see what all the hype is about with the current bread trend! It was so fun to make! I was sitting there just watching the yeast bubble up, like a science experiment! This Herb and Cheese Bread was savory and delicious! Of course, I’m a savory girl but you could always just make regular bread, or you could put a fun spin on this with some cinnamon or nutmeg for a sweet vibe! This was delicious served warm with butter or you could turn it into a delicious sandwich!

What ingredients do I need to make this?

Flour
Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Active Yeast
Baking Powder
Salt
Thyme
Garlic Powder
Rosemary
Granulated Sugar
Basil
Black Pepper
Onion Powder
Chili Powder
Water

How do I make Herb and Cheese Bread?

In a large bowl, whisk all ingredients besides yeast and cheese until combined. In a small dish, empty entire yeast packet. Get 1/2 cup of pretty warm water (almost hot) and slowly pour it in. Stir until mixed completely then leave it alone. You will see it bubble up and that’s when it’s ready, after about 10-15 minutes. If it’s not bubbling, get a little more water, like a tbsp and make it hotter. Add yeast and water mixture to the flour mixture and stir until you get a dough. As the dough is starting to form, fold in the cheese. Wet your hands a little and use them to combine it towards the end. It shouldn’t be sopping wet, but it should be moist and easy to work with.

Now we need to let our dough rise and prep it for baking!

Once you have a nice dough ball, leave it in the middle of the bowl and cover with a damp towel for 30 minutes. After the 30 minutes, punch and knead your dough. Literally just beat it up! Cover again with a damp towel and let sit 30 minutes more.

After the bread has rose the second time – sprinkle some flour on a clean countertop, roll dough ball around a little, then pull down from the top middle and stretch the bread down on both sides towards the bottom middle. Repeat 2-3 times.

Roll the dough around in the flour again and score 3 lines on the top of the bread. Left, middle, right. You can also make a cute design if you want! Now put some parchment paper into the bowl you used for the dough and carefully lower ball back in, cover with a damp towel again for 30 final minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 F and take out a Dutch oven. Put that in the oven while it’s preheating.

Now it’s finally time to bake our Herb and Cheese Bread!

Take out Dutch oven and spray with cooking spray. Remove dough ball from the bowl, carefully peel off the parchment paper and lower it into the preheated Dutch oven. You should hear a “TSSSSS” sound! Bake with the lid on for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven, remove lid, and bake about 5 more minutes.

Serve Herb and Cheese Bread warm with some butter! This bread also makes a fantastic sandwich! Enjoy!

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This was my first time ever making my own bread and I gotta say – I see what all the hype is about with the current bread trend! It was so fun to make! I was sitting there just watching the yeast bubble up, like a science experiment! This Herb and Cheese Bread was savory and delicious! Of course, I’m a savory girl but you could always just make regular bread, or you could put a fun spin on this with some cinnamon or nutmeg for a sweet vibe! This was delicious served warm with butter or you could turn it into a delicious sandwich!

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Dough Rise Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Italian-American

Servings 12 Slices

Calories 140 kcal

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese hand shredded
• 0.25 oz packet Active Yeast
• ½ tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp fresh thyme minced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp fresh rosemary minced
• ½ tsp granulated sugar
• ¼ tsp dried basil
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp chili powder

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, whisk all ingredients besides yeast and cheese until combined
• In a small dish, empty entire yeast packet. Get 3/4 cup of warm water and slowly pour it in. Stir until mixed completely then leave it alone. You will see it bubble up and that's when it's ready – about 10-15 minutes. If it's not bubbling, get a little more water, like a tbsp and make it more on the hot side
• Add the yeast and water mixture to the flour mixture and stir until you get a dough. As the dough is starting to form, fold in the cheese. Wet your hands a little and use your hands to combine it towards the end. It shouldn’t be sopping wet, but it should be moist and easy to work with.

Now we need to let our dough rise and prep it for baking!

• Once you have a nice cheesy dough ball, leave it there in the middle of the bowl and cover with a damp towel for 30 minutes.
• After the 30 minutes, punch and knead your dough. Literally just beat it up! Cover again with a new damp towel and let it sit 30 minutes more.
• After the bread has rose the second time – sprinkle some flour on a clean countertop, roll your dough ball around on it a little, then pull down from the top middle and stretch the bread down on both sides towards the bottom middle. Repeat 2-3 times.
• Roll the dough around in the flour a little more and score 3 lines on the top of the bread. Left, middle, right. You can also make a cute design or whatever you want!
• Put some parchment paper into the bowl you used for the dough and carefully lower your ball back in, cover with a damp towel again for 30 final minutes.
• Preheat oven to 450 ℉ and take out a Dutch oven. Put that in the oven while it's preheating.

Now we're finally ready to bake our Herb and Cheese Bread!

• Take out Dutch oven and spray with cooking spray. Remove dough ball from the bowl, carefully peel off the parchment paper and lower it into the preheated Dutch oven. You should hear a “TSSSSS” sound!
• Bake with the lid on for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven, remove lid, and bake about 5 more minutes.
• Serve Herb and Cheese Bread warm with some butter! This bread also makes a fantastic sandwich!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 270mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5g

Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide

Keyword Bread with Herbs, Cheese Bread Recipe, Easy Bread, Herb and Cheese Bread Recipe, Homemade Bread Recipes, Homemade Cheese Bread Recipe

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