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Subway Italian Herb & Cheese Bread

Homemade Subway Italian Herb & Cheese Bread You’ll Love

This Homemade Subway Italian Herb & Cheese Bread is a soft, flavorful alternative to store-bought bread, perfect for sandwiches and gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 loaves
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Water about 110°F
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Table Salt
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Dried Potato Flakes
  • 3 cups Bread Flour
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese optional
For the Herb Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Parsley

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm water, instant dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let it sit for around 5 minutes until frothy. Then add olive oil, salt, egg, and potato flakes; mix until well blended.
  2. Gradually incorporate bread flour and shredded cheeses. Mix on low speed, then switch to medium and knead for 6–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until doubled in size.
  4. Gently punch down the dough and divide into four equal pieces. Shape into logs and place in silicone sub roll mats or greased foil molds.
  5. Mix garlic powder, Parmesan, oregano, and parsley in a small bowl. Brush the logs with water and sprinkle the topping mixture over each log.
  6. Lightly spray logs, cover, and let rise for another hour until doubled in size again.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Score the tops of the logs gently with a knife.
  8. Bake the logs for 16–20 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
  9. Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1loafCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider mixing in Italian seasoning into the dough before the first rise.

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