Italian Herbs and Cheese Bread | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Bread Dough:
• 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 2 teaspoons (12g) salt
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g or 1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon (13g) granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups (355ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil, plus more for coating bowl
• For the Herb and Cheese Mix:
• 1 1/2 cups (170g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• For the Crust:
• 1 egg white mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping
• 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend for sprinkling
• For Baking:
• 1 cup hot water (for creating steam in oven)