Ingredients
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2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
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6 cups bread flour
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½ cup grated Romano cheese
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¼ cup olive oil
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![all ingredients gathered to make Italian herb bread.]()
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Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast together in a large bowl; let sit until mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
![warm water, sugar and yeast mixed together in a large bowl.]()
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Stir 3 cups flour, Romano cheese, olive oil, salt, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder into yeast mixture. Gradually mix in remaining 3 cups flour until incorporated; dough will be stiff.
![more ingredients added to bowl, mixing until dough becomes stiff.]()
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Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and rubbery, 5 to 10 minutes.
![dough kneaded until smooth and rubbery.]()
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Place dough into an oiled bowl and turn until the surface is coated. Cover with a damp dish towel and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
![dough doubled in volume after sitting in an oiled bowl.]()
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Punch dough down to release air; shape into two loaves. Place each loaf into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
![shaped loaves doubled in volume after sitting on a greased sheet.]()
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove loaves from the pans and let cool on wire racks for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
![loaves baked until golden-brown and cooling on a wire rack.]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 174 | Calories |
| 4g | Fat |
| 28g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
| Calories 174 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium 330mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Protein 6g | 11% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 47mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 67mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
