Italian Herbs and Cheese Artisan Sourdough Bread Recipe
This Italian Herbs and Cheese Artisan Sourdough Bread recipe combines the tangy flavor of sourdough with savory Italian herbs and a cheesy kick. Perfect for those who love a hearty, flavorful loaf of bread.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 21 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Sourdough Starter:
- 12 g sourdough starter (active or discard)
- 60 g water
- 60 g bread flour (unbleached, King Arthur)
Dough:
- 325 g water
- 450 g bread flour (unbleached, King Arthur)
- 50 g whole wheat flour (Sunrise Flour Mills)
- 120 g active sourdough starter (from above)
- 25 g water
- 10 g sea salt (Redmonds)
- 3 g Italian seasoning blend
- 4 g lightly dried basil
- 110 g Colby jack cheese, shredded
- 15 g Parmigiano Reggiano, shredded
Instructions
- Feed Your Starter – The night before making the dough, feed your starter with sourdough starter, water, and bread flour.
- Make the Dough – Mix flours, active starter, and water. Knead, add salt and water, then incorporate seasonings and cheeses.
- Bulk Fermentation – Allow the dough to rise until visibly larger and airy.
- Shape & Bake – Pre-shape, final shape, score, and bake the bread.
Notes
- Ensure sourdough starter is active and bubbly for best results.
- Adjust seasoning and cheese amounts to suit your taste preferences.
- Experiment with different herb blends for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
