Parmesan Herb Loaves Food

SIMPLY PERFECT HOMEMADE CHEESE BREAD (TWO WAYS)

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, salt and sugar* together. (Tip: If measuring your flour in cups, without a scale, hold back 1 cup to add as needed later). *If you're using honey or agave, add with the liquid ingredients instead.
• In a large measuring cup or bowl, combine the water and buttermilk and whisk in the yeast until dissolved. Add this mixture, along with the melted butter, to the dry ingredients. Mix by hand or with a dough hook, until the mixture is combined, about 2 minutes. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
• Continue mixing the dough, adding more flour in very small increments, as needed, until the dough becomes soft, smooth and tacky, but not sticky.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for a couple of minutes, adding more flour only if the dough is sticking to your hands or the work surface, then form dough into a ball. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and either refrigerate for up to 4 days, or allow to sit at room temperature until doubled in size (about 60-90 minutes). (*Tip: I like to use an 8-cup glass measuring cup, so it's easy to see when it's doubled by the markings).
• Note: If you have refrigerated your dough, remove from the refrigerator 2 hours before you plan to bake, to allow it to come to room temperature.
• Grease two 8-inch by 4-inch loaf pans and set aside.
• Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces. Dust each with a bit of flour and then, using a rolling pin, roll into a rectangle approximately 10 inches wide and 16 inches long.
• **If you are unclear about the shaping process for this bread, scroll up to the Recipe Video above this Recipe Card. You may wish to watch before starting the shaping process**
• For the Cheddar and Herb Bread: spread the shredded cheddar and herbs evenly over the surface of the dough. Starting with the shortest side, roll the dough up jelly-roll style and pinch the seam together.
• For the Parmesan, Garlic and Herb: spread the softened butter over the surface of the dough. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan, garlic and herbs. Press lightly with the palm of your hand to press the toppings into the butter. Starting with the shortest side, roll the dough up jelly-roll style and pinch the seam together.
• Shaping: Using a sharp knife, cut the roll of dough down the centre, lengthwise. Rotate each piece so that the cut sides are facing upward and place them side-by-side. Pinch together the farthest end. Keeping the cuts sides facing upwards as much as possible, place the right-side piece over the left-side piece. Straighen it up all up and then repeat, pinching together the end closest to you. If any cheese escapes, just place it back on top. Using a bench scraper or spatula, carefully lift the dough into the greased loaf pan. Repeat with the other dough log, then cover both with a greased piece of plastic wrap and allow to rise until the dough rises to about 1-inch above the side of the pans in the middle.
• Preheat oven to 350° F. (not fan assisted). Bake for 45-50 minutes total, but after 25 minutes of baking, rotate pans front-to-back in the oven and loosely cover with a piece of aluminum foil if necessary (if bread is already well-browned), to prevent the top from over-browning. Bread should reach about 185° internal temperature in the centre.
• Remove the bread from the oven and allow to cool in the pans for a couple of minutes. Run a sharp knife around the edge of the bread and carefully remove the loaves to a cooling rack. Allow the loaves to cool for 1 hour before slicing. *Slicing hot or very warm bread will make for a gummy crumb, so resist the urge and let it cool :)

PARMESAN-HERB BREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Mix cheese and oregano in medium bowl until well blended.
• Dip biscuit pieces, 1 at a time, in butter, then in cheese mixture, turning to evenly coat each piece. Place in prepared pan.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until golden brown. Cool 10 min.; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool slightly.

GARLIC & PARMESAN BUTTER (TO FREEZE FOR FRENCH LOAF)

Steps:

• Mix the butter and all of the other ingredients together well and put back in original butter container and freeze. Make sure to label top of container. If you use some of the spread for making garlic bread immediately, it will fit back in the original container.
• Just take container out of the freezer when you want to make up garlic bread. By the time you slice the bread it will be ready to spread depending on what spread you use. Butter will take a little longer but whatever spread you use it can safely be re-frozen.
• To make up: I like to slice my French loaf diagonally and not too thick, If using rolls I cut in half lengthways.
• Spread quite thickly over the entire surface and bake at 150degC (300degF) on baking paper lined tray for about 10 - 15minutes until starting to brown & bubble on top. The bottom will still be reasonably soft and the top toasty.

PARMESAN HERB SEASONING

Steps:

• Place ingredients in small bowl and blend with whisk.
• Place mix into 1 small thin sandwich bag.
• Tie mix into corner of bag with ribbon.
• Copy and attach the instructions below:
• Makes 1/2 cup.
• Parmesan Herb Crescent Rolls:
• 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough, unbaked
• 1 packet seasoning mix
• Open a can of refrigerated crescent rolls - unroll dough.
• Sprinkle dough evenly with seasoning from packet before shaping into crescents.
• Bake as directed on crescent roll package.
• Parmesan Herb Monkey Bread:
• 1 can refrigerated biscuits, unbaked (8 count)
• 1 packet seasoning mix
• 1/2 stick margarine, melted
• Cut biscuits into quarters and place in large bowl.
• Add seasoning mix to melted butter and stir well.
• Pour butter over biscuits and toss to coat very well.
• Place biscuit pieces in medium loaf pan (4 1/2 x 8 1/4")
• Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
• Parmesan Herb Salad Dressing:
• Place 1/2 cup good quality olive oil into a jar.
• Add 1/4 cup cider vinegar.
• Add seasonings mix from packet.
• Place lid on jar and shake until blended.
• Serve over green salad.
• Makes 3/4 cup salad dressing.

PARMESAN HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the water and 1/4 cup butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each piece into a 18x15-in. rectangle. Spread remaining butter over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. In a small bowl, combine first six filling ingredients; sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under., Place seam side down on two ungreased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. With a sharp knife, make four or five slashes across top of each loaf; sprinkle with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm or cold.