Parmesan Herb Casserole Bread

Baking bread is one of the most grounding activities one can undertake in the kitchen. This Parmesan Herb Bread requires no kneading, making it a simple yet rewarding loaf to prepare on a slow afternoon. Filled with the savory scents of garlic, onion, and Italian herbs, it emerges from the oven golden and fragrant, ready to be torn apart and shared.

Yields: 8 servings | Prep Time: 2 hours | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Temperature: 350°F

Ingredients

• 1 package dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast: Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl. Let it stand for 5 minutes.
2. Mix the Batter: Stir in 2 cups of the flour, 1/4 cup melted butter, beaten egg, sugar, dried onion flakes, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
3. Finish the Dough: Gradually stir in 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese and the remaining 1 cup of flour.
4. First Rise: Cover the bowl and let it rise in a warm place (85°F), free from drafts, for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
5. Second Rise: Punch the dough down and place it in a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Brush with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, for 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
6. Bake: Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Cool: Cool in the casserole dish for 10 minutes. Remove the bread and cool it on a wire rack. Serve warm or cool.

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Parmesan Herb Casserole Bread

An easy, no-knead casserole bread infused with garlic, Italian herbs, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for beginners and delicious served warm.

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Breads

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Prep Time 2 hrs Cook Time 30 mins Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins Cooking Temp: 350  F Servings: 8 Dietary:

N Nut Free V Vegetarian

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 package dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• ¹⁄₄ cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic salt
• ²⁄₃ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Instructions

Activate the Yeast:

1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl.
2. Let it stand for 5 minutes.

Mix the Batter:

1. Stir in 2 cups of the flour, 1/4 cup melted butter, beaten egg, sugar, dried onion flakes, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
2. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.

Finish the Dough:

1. Gradually stir in 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese and the remaining 1 cup of flour.

First Rise:

1. Cover the bowl and let it rise in a warm place (85°F), free from drafts, for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

Second Rise:

1. Punch the dough down and place it in a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
2. Brush with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
3. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, for 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.

Bake:

1. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool:

1. Cool in the casserole dish for 10 minutes.
2. Remove the bread and cool it on a wire rack.
3. Serve warm or cool.

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