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Rosemary Parmesan Bread Recipe

This rosemary Parmesan bread is soft, tender, fragrant, and super flavorful. Filled with Parmesan cheese and fresh rosemary, it’s an easy yeast bread that is perfect for dinnertime, holiday meals, and entertaining.
Prep Time1 hour 40 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 359kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • cups warm water around 115 degrees F
  • 1 tablespoon sugar can substitute honey
  • tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup milk around 115 degrees F
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • tablespoons salt
  • 6-6½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons rosemary chopped

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, add the warm water, sugar, and yeast.  Stir until all the yeast has dissolved and let sit for about 10 minutes, or until it starts to get bubbly. 
  • Add the warm milk, eggs, salt, garlic powder, diced rosemary, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture, then mix with a bread hook attachment on low for 1 minute.  Add the remaining 4 - 4½ cups of flour slowly, adding about 1/2 cup of flour at a time until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl. 
  • When the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl, stop adding flour and continue to mix on low for about 2 minutes.  Add the shredded Parmesan cheese and mix on low until it's fully incorporated.  If it starts sticking again, add a little more flour. 
  • Cover the mixing bowl with a towel and let the dough rise until double, or about 30 minutes.

To Bake the Bread

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Once the dough has doubled in size, divide in two equal pieces and shape into round loaves by gently rolling and tucking the edges under.  Place the shaped dough balls onto a sheet pan, cover loosely with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise again until double, or about 30 minutes.
  • After the dough has doubled in size, score the top of the rosemary loaves with a knife or scoring tool. In a small bowl, add the egg and water and whisk to combine, then brush the egg wash lightly over the top and sides of each loaf.
  • Bake in a preheated degree oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown on top.  If the bread begins to brown too quickly, cover the loaves loosely with aluminum foil and continue to bake until 40 minutes is up.
  • Remove from the oven and transfer the loaves to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing instructions: store wrapped in plastic or in freezer bags for 3-5 days at room temperature, 1 week in the fridge, or 2 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 3.5mg