Description
This Bread Machine Parmesan Rosemary Bread recipe combines the rich flavors of Parmesan cheese, fresh rosemary, and garlic, baked to a perfect golden crust. Designed for both bread machine and oven baking, it’s a flavorful artisan-style loaf ideal for sandwiches or as a savory accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm water (approximately 110°F)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter, cubed
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 tbsp vital wheat gluten (optional)
- 2 tsp yeast (instant, active dry, or bread maker)
Mix-Ins
- 1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Measure and add all ingredients except Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary into the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your machine’s manufacturer, typically starting with liquids, followed by dry ingredients, and yeast on top. For Cuisinart, follow the specific order listed.
- Start Bread Machine or Dough Cycle: Select the basic or white bread setting with a 2-pound loaf size and your preferred crust color if using the bread machine. If baking in the oven, select the dough cycle and 2-pound size. Begin the cycle to start mixing and kneading the dough.
- Add Mix-Ins: When the machine signals for mix-ins, add the grated Parmesan, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary. Use a spatula to help knead these ingredients evenly into the dough. Adjust consistency by adding flour or water as needed, adding flour 1 teaspoon at a time if too sticky, or water 1 tablespoon at a time if too crumbly.
- Oven Baking Preparation (if applicable): Remove the dough from the bread machine after the dough cycle finishes. Punch down and reshape into a dough ball. Place on a baking sheet covered with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes until doubled in size. Brush the top gently with milk or egg white to help toppings stick and get a nice crust.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Sprinkle additional Parmesan and rosemary on top of the risen dough. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 40 to 50 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 190°F and the crust is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the machine or oven and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This allows the crumb to set properly.
Notes
- Vital wheat gluten is optional but helps improve bread structure and rise.
- Adjust water and flour during mixing to achieve a tacky but manageable dough consistency.
- Use room temperature water around 110°F to activate the yeast properly.
- Fresh rosemary can be substituted with dried rosemary, but reduce amount by half due to concentration.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, roast the garlic beforehand instead of using raw minced.
- Store the bread in a bread box or airtight container to keep it fresh longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Bread machine or Oven baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/12th of loaf, 85g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
Keywords: Parmesan bread, rosemary bread, garlic bread, bread machine recipe, savory bread, homemade bread
