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Parmesan Herb Casserole Bread

A round loaf of golden parmesan herb bread in a ceramic dish, sliced open to show the soft interior, sitting on a wooden table with a pastry brush and ingredients.

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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Prep Time 2 hrs
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
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Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 8
Dietary: Nut Free, Vegetarian
Description

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

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
    Activate the Yeast:
  1. 1
    Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Let it stand for 5 minutes.
    3. Mix the Batter:
  3. 3
    Stir in 2 cups of the flour, 1/4 cup melted butter, beaten egg, sugar, dried onion flakes, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
  4. 4
    Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
    5. Finish the Dough:
  5. 5
    Gradually stir in 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese and the remaining 1 cup of flour.
    6. First Rise:
  6. 6
    Cover the bowl and let it rise in a warm place (85°F), free from drafts, for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
    7. Second Rise:
  7. 7
    Punch the dough down and place it in a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
  8. 8
    Brush with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
  9. 9
    Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, for 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
    10. Bake:
  10. 10
    Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
    11. Cool:
  11. 11
    Cool in the casserole dish for 10 minutes.
  12. 12
    Remove the bread and cool it on a wire rack.
  13. 13
    Serve warm or cool.
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