Rosemary Parmesan Bread Recipe

The main thing is that you follow the directions and learn the proper techniques to making bread.

That way, you don’t get stuck with a flat, crumbling loaf of homemade bread. Nobody wants that!

We also included an optional cheese and herb topping for your bread. Use it if want or leave it off.

How to make rosemary Parmesan bread?

First, grab a large mixing bowl and add the following ingredients to the bowl: 2-cups of bread flour, 2-cups of all-purpose, 1-1/2 tablespoons dried rosemary, 1-tablespoon instant dry yeast, and 1-teaspoon of kosher sea salt.

• The extra all-purpose flour will only be added if the dough is too sticky. Only add 1-tablespoon of flour at a time until the dough smooths out.

Next, use a whisk to mix the dry ingredients together. After that, toss in the Parmesan cubes. Lightly toss everything together.

Afterward, carefully pour the warm water into the flour and cheese mixture. Use a wooden spoon to combine everything until a dough begins to form.

At this point, you may need to add more all-purpose flour a little at a time until you get the right texture. Use our pictures as references.

Then, dump the dough onto a floured surface and start kneading. The dough will be kneaded for 3-4 minutes.

• Keep in mind the surface of the dough should smooth out a little. However, do not over do it! Over kneading the dough will cause the bread to become dense and tough.

After that, spray another mixing bowl with non-stick cooking spray or grease it with a dab of olive oil. Place the dough into that bowl to proof.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and place it in a warm, draft-free place. This will allow the dough to rise for at least 30 minutes.

In the meantime, preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. and place a large Dutch oven (with lid) into the oven to preheat.

Once the dough has risen, transfer it to a large piece of parchment paper. Use your hands to shape the dough into a ball.

Now, carefully place the parchment paper (with the dough ball on it) into the hot Dutch oven. Please be careful, the Dutch oven is hot!

Place the lid on the pot and reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Go ahead and use your oven mitts to transfer the Dutch oven (with the lid on) to the oven.

Let the rosemary Parmesan bread bake for 40 minutes covered. At that point, remove the lid and sprinkle the topping mixture on the bread (if using).

The bread needs to bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes or until the top crust is golden brown.

Last, remove it from the oven. Take the bread out of the Dutch oven and place it on a cooling rack to cool for 1 hour before slicing.

That’s it, your homemade rosemary Parmesan bread recipe is done! Kim and I hope you enjoy this tasty loaf 🙂

Like this recipe? Then try our jalapeno cheddar bread, honey wheat bread or our oven baked French fries!