Crusty Italian Parmesan Bread is one of the easiest bread recipes to make. Great with just about any dinner, one loaf is never enough. So delicious.
Do you love bread? I REALLY love bread & can’t seem to get enough. There’s something so satisfying about making your own that I think I’m addicted to it. We all really love the smell through the house, the feel of the dough – it’s all so good!
There’s this one particular recipe that’s so simple. I find myself whipping up a batch of the dough when I get up in the morning & by the time we make dinner, it’s ready to bake. Because it’s so easy, we make it quite often. It pairs perfectly with just about any meal.
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If I leave the savory seasonings off the top of this recipe, this crusty bread is perfect for breakfast toast with a little blackberry jam. But I really love to slice some right off the loaf & make a killer grilled cheese on the side of tomato soup.
Our favorite ways to enjoy it is to loaded with Italian seasonings & Parmesan cheese for Crusty Italian Parmesan Bread. YUM!
Crusty Italian Parmesan Bread
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Honestly, I can’t get enough of this stuff. It’s all we can do to wait for it to cool down enough to be touched before we are slicing the loaf & all 5 of us attack it like we haven’t eaten in days.
When I think about it, it’s really quite ridiculous, but my goodness, we just can’t help ourselves. My favorite is having it warm with a little bit of melted butter on the side of a Cobb salad or a plate of pasta.
The family absolutely loves it & the loaf is gone before we know it. Poof, just like that- GONE! I think you are going to really love it too. The fact that it’s incredibly simple is a plus. Enjoy!
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This is one bread recipe you will make again & again! I promise!
Here are some commonly asked questions
Please see the following frequently asked questions we get for this bread. This will help assure that it turns out perfect each & every time you make it.
What is the best way to store leftover bread?
I must say, we almost never have leftovers of this bread. However, if you happen to have a few extra slices laying around, place them in a zip-top bag or airtight container. This recipe should keep at room temperature for up to 3 days.
How many can this serve?
Depends on how you slice the loaf. So for my family of 5 – it’s good for about 1 dinner + seconds. They are crazy for the bread. But if each guest had 2, you could feed 10 people.
Can I use Gluten-Free flour?
I have not tried that yet. If you decide to give it a go, I would suggest using one that has a 1:1 ratio for the best possible results. Please let me know how it turns out. I’d love to share that with others.
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Can this recipe be doubled?
Probably not because the dough wouldn’t fit in a dutch oven. You could do 2 batches and bake the dutch ovens side-by-side if you need 2 loaves.
Can I make this without a dutch oven?
Unfortunately you NEED the heavy, lidded, oven-safe pot to get the bread to cook the way it does & give it the texture that it has. You can find them for about $30-40 & you will definitely get your use out it as they are so versatile.
Can I cook an enameled cast iron at that temperature?
Per the manufacturer’s description of the product “This enameled cast-iron Dutch oven can be used on any cooking surface, including induction. It’s resistant to heat, corrosion, rust, and water. The cast-iron Dutch oven is chip resistant & the lid knob is oven safe to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Being that enameled cast iron is actually created by a particulate of glass, called frit, that is applied to the cast iron vessel and then baked at temperatures between 1200 and 1400° F. The glass frit melts and fuses to the cast iron, forming a bond. Since it is baked on at 3 times hotter than what this is baking it at, I’m not worried. But if you are worried about your enamel cracking, you can use a regular iron dutch oven.
HOW DO YOU MAKE Crusty Italian Parmesan Bread?
- In a medium-size bowl, combine 3 cups of the flour, salt, yeast & water & mix with a wooden spoon until fully combined.
- Place plastic wrap over the top of the dough (touching the dough- not just covering the top of the bowl).
- Set aside in a warm, dark place to rest at least 8 hours (up to about 24 hours).
- Remove dough from bowl & place on a well-floured surface & work into a ball (if it’s too wet or sticky you can work more flour in- but it should not be too firm).
- Allow resting approx 30 minutes.
- Place cast iron dutch oven with lid in oven & preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Carefully remove once preheated & spray the bottom with cooking spray.
- Place dough in the pot, slash the top several times.
- Sprinkle with cheese, granulated garlic, onion powder, basil & parsley.
- Cover & bake 30 minutes.
- Remove lid & bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden & brown.
- (you know it’s done if it sounds hollow when tapped with your fingernail)
- Cool slightly before serving.
To make Crusty Italian Parmesan Bread you will need…
- all-purpose flour
- salt
- dry active yeast
- lukewarm water
- parmesan cheese
- granulated garlic
- onion powder
- basil
- parsley
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Products I love when making Italian Parmesan Bread…
This Italian Parmesan Bread recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made homemade bread before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this bread recipe.
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Dry active yeast
- Parmesan cheese
- Granulated garlic
- Onion powder
- Basil
- Parsley
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Crusty Italian Parmesan Bread
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp dry active yeast
- 1½ cups lukewarm water 115 degrees is perfect
- 1 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp granulated garlic
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp basil
- ½ tbsp parsley
Instructions
- In a medium-size bowl, combine 3 cups of the flour, salt, yeast & water & mix with a wooden spoon until fully combined.
- Place plastic wrap over the top of the dough. (touching the dough- not just covering the top of the bowl)
- Set aside in a warm, dark place to rest at least 8 hours. (up to about 24 hours)
- Remove dough from the bowl & place on a well-floured surface & work into a ball. (if it's too wet or sticky you can work more flour in- but it should not be too firm)
- Allow to rest approx 30 minutes.
- Place cast iron dutch oven with the lid in the oven & preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Carefully remove once preheated & spray bottom with cooking spray.
- Place dough in the pot, slash the top several times.
- Sprinkle with cheese, granulated garlic, onion powder, basil & parsley.
- Cover & bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid & bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden & brown. (you know it's done if it sounds hollow when tapped with your fingernail)
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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Kathy says
I just cooled and cut this bread…. Oh my MY!! So good! Easy and made a beautiful loaf. Will definitely make again. Thank you for sharing this.
Sandy M. says
I love this crusted bread , great with dipping in spagetti sauce or salad . I make this bread a lot.
Helen says
Delicious. Have made this versatile bread so many times and it never disappoints.
Angelo says
Can I stuff this bread with sausage and onions ?
Gina Kleinworth says
I’m not sure – I have never stuffed it with anything. If you do – please make sure it is properly cooked first.
Fawn says
The recipe states that I only use a half of teaspoon of yeast? Is that right?
Gina Kleinworth says
Yes – that is correct.
Michele says
Looks delicious. What size dutch oven should I use? Thank you
Gina Kleinworth says
I used my 6.5 quart
Nicole says
Can you make this using instant yeast in less time? If so would the ratios of yeast be the same?
Gina Kleinworth says
You can use instant yeast (same quantity) – I’m not sure how much time it will save. I do recommend letting it sit for as long as possible for the best results.