Asiago Cheese Bread Machine Recipe
For Asiago Cheese Bread in a bread machine, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast, letting it proof. Add flour, salt, and shredded Asiago cheese, mixing into a dough. Transfer to the bread machine and set to the "Basic" or "White Bread" cycle. Once baked, let it cool before slicing. This recipe yields a crusty, cheese-infused loaf perfect for sandwiches or dipping.
Equipment
- Bread machine
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cheese grater (if grating cheese yourself)
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water 110°F
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast 1 packet
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs optional
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread Machine: Add the warm water, sugar, and yeast to the bread machine pan. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Add Ingredients: Add the olive oil, salt, and bread flour to the yeast mixture. If using, sprinkle in the dried Italian herbs and garlic powder. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Select the “Dough” setting on your bread machine and let it run through its cycle. After the initial kneading, add in the grated Asiago cheese.
- First Rise: Once the dough cycle is complete, let the dough rise in the bread machine for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape and Second Rise: Remove the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan. Cover and let it rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaf for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing.