Copycat Subway Italian Herb and Cheese Bread
Enjoy the nostalgic flavors of Italian Herb and Cheese bread with this easy copycat recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 2 loaves 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups Warm Water (110°F)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
- 4 cups Bread Flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
- Cornmeal (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water and sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until bubbly.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Pour the activated yeast mixture and olive oil into the dry ingredients, and mix to form a dough.
- Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- Shape the dough into loaves and place on a baking sheet lightly dusted with cornmeal.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and sprinkle cheese on top of the loaves.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Check the yeast expiration date for best results. Experiment with cheese blends for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg