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Copycat Subway Italian Herb & Cheese Bread

Recreate the irresistible aroma and flavor of Subway's Italian Herb & Cheese bread in your own kitchen with this easy and delicious copycat recipe.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 1 loaf

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Baking Sheet lined with parchment paper
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Plastic wrap

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 1 cup Water Lukewarm
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 packet Active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Basil, dried
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried

For the Filling

  • 1 tbsp Parsley, fresh Chopped
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded

Instructions
 

  • Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, combine your lukewarm water, olive oil, yeast, and sugar. Give it a gentle stir and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Mix the Dough: Add the flour, salt, dried basil, garlic powder, and dried oregano to the foamy yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Knead to Perfection: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Cheese and Herb Party: During the last minute of kneading, incorporate the fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
  • First Rise: Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough in it, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  • Shape Your Loaf: Gently punch down the dough and shape it as desired (baguette, boule, or rolls).
  • Prep for Baking: Place the shaped dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Second Rise: Loosely cover the shaped bread and let it rest for another 30-45 minutes until noticeably plumper.
  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake the bread for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Notes

For a crispier crust, place a shallow pan of hot water on the rack below the bread during the first 10-15 minutes of baking. You can substitute herbs like thyme or rosemary. Feel free to experiment with other cheeses like cheddar or Monterey Jack.