Best 6 Crusty Parmesan Bread Recipes

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**Crusty Parmesan Bread: A Delightful Treat for Bread Enthusiasts**

Indulge in the irresistible aroma and crispy texture of homemade Crusty Parmesan Bread, a culinary masterpiece that combines the classic flavors of bread with the savory richness of Parmesan cheese. This tantalizing bread is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual family dinner, an elegant party, or a simple snack. With its golden-brown crust and soft, fluffy interior, this bread is sure to be a hit among bread lovers of all ages.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Basic Crusty Parmesan Bread:** A straightforward recipe that yields a delicious loaf of bread with a crispy crust and a tender crumb. Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike.

2. **Garlic Herb Crusty Parmesan Bread:** Elevate your bread with a delightful combination of garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese. This flavorful variation adds a savory twist to the classic recipe.

3. **Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Crusty Parmesan Bread:** Incorporate the vibrant flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and olives into your bread for a Mediterranean-inspired treat. This recipe adds a colorful and tangy touch to the bread.

4. **Cheesy Pull-Apart Crusty Parmesan Bread:** Experience the joy of sharing with this pull-apart bread. Loaded with melted cheese and Parmesan, this recipe creates individual bread pieces perfect for parties and gatherings.

5. **Whole Wheat Crusty Parmesan Bread:** For those seeking a healthier option, this whole wheat variation offers a nutritious twist on the classic recipe. Enjoy the benefits of whole wheat flour while still enjoying the delicious taste of Parmesan bread.

With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes guide you through the process of creating mouthwatering Crusty Parmesan Bread. From mixing and kneading the dough to baking the bread to perfection, you'll have all the knowledge you need to impress your loved ones with this culinary delight.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PARMESAN GARLIC BREAD



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This is a recipe I came up with myself. It is great with most Italian dishes. It can be doubled as needed.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Garlic Bread Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
⅛ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, mix butter, garlic salt, rosemary, basil, thyme, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese.
  • Spread each half of the French bread with equal portions of the butter mixture. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Place bread halves, crusts down, on a medium baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 681.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CRUSTY HOMEMADE BREAD



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Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a few favorites like cheese, garlic, herbs and dried fruits. -Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
3-1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon cornmeal or additional flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Using a rubber spatula, stir in 3-1/2 cups flour and salt to form a soft, sticky dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise at room temperature 1 hour., Stir down dough (dough will be sticky). Turn onto a floured surface; with floured hands pat into a 9-in. square. Fold square into thirds, forming a 9x3-in. rectangle. Fold rectangle into thirds, forming a 3-in. square. Place in a large greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise at room temperature until almost doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough and repeat folding process. Return dough to bowl; refrigerate, covered, overnight., Grease the bottom of a disposable foil roasting pan with sides at least 4 in. high; dust pan with cornmeal. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead gently 6-8 times; shape into a 6-in. round loaf. Place into prepared pan; dust top with remaining 1 tablespoon flour. Cover pan and let rise at room temperature until dough expands to a 7-1/2-in. loaf, about 1-1/4 hours. , Preheat oven to 500°. Using a sharp knife, make a slash (1/4 in. deep) across top of loaf. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake on lowest oven rack 25 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 450°. Remove foil; bake bread until deep golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove loaf to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ITALIAN PARMESAN BREAD



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When my grown children come home for visits, they always ask me to make this bread along with their favorite spaghetti dinner. In between times, the easy-to-prepare loaf is a hit at church socials and potluck suppers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup butter, egg, sugar, salt and seasonings. Beat at low speed until mixed, about 30 seconds; increase speed to medium and continue beating for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining flour and 1/3 cup cheese; beat until smooth. , Cover bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Stir batter 25 strokes. Spread batter into a greased 1-1/2-qt. casserole; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° about 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes before removing from the casserole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 3g fat, Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g protein.

CRUSTY GARLIC BREAD



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Serve this Italian bread, fragrant with garlic and herbs, hot from the oven - with pasta please! :O)

Provided by Will Bowden

Categories     Breads

Time 2h

Yield 10 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh marjoram or 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
2 (4 ounce) Italian bread or 2 (4 ounce) French bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic and oil, mix well.
  • In another bowl, combine parsley, thyme, marjoram and paprika.
  • Add Parmesan; mix well.
  • Cut each loaf crosswise into diagonal slices, without cutting all the way through.
  • Brush cut sides of slices with garlic oil.
  • Sprinkle herb mixture between slices.
  • Wrap each loaf in foil, place on a baking sheet. Bake until heated through, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Unwrap the loaves and place them on a breadboard or in a basket. Serve immediately.
  • FREEZER Follow the recipe through step 2, but wrap each loaf in plastic wrap and then in foil.
  • Freeze up to 1 month.
  • To heat, preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Remove foil and plastic wrap from loaves; rewrap in foil.
  • Place on a baking sheet and bake until heated through, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.8, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 134.1, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.1

SIMPLE CRUSTY BREAD



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We thought we'd landed upon the simplest yeast bread recipe in 2007, when Mark Bittman wrote about the no-knead approach of Jim Lahey, owner of Sullivan Street Bakery. It quickly became (and remains) one of our most popular recipes because it made bakery-quality bread a real possibility for home cooks. But then we heard about Jeff Hertzberg, a physician from Minneapolis, who devised a streamlined technique for a crusty loaf of bread. Mix flour, salt, yeast and water. Let it sit a bit, refrigerate it, take some out and let it rise, then bake it. The crusty, full-flavored loaf that results may be the world's easiest yeast bread.

Provided by Nick Fox

Categories     breads, side dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 4 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 tablespoons yeast
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
6 1/2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour, more for dusting dough
Cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or plastic container, mix yeast and salt into 3 cups lukewarm water (about 100 degrees). Stir in flour, mixing until there are no dry patches. Dough will be quite loose. Cover, but not with an airtight lid. Let dough rise at room temperature 2 hours (or up to 5 hours).
  • Bake at this point or refrigerate, covered, for as long as two weeks. When ready to bake, sprinkle a little flour on dough and cut off a grapefruit-size piece with serrated knife. Turn dough in hands to lightly stretch surface, creating a rounded top and a lumpy bottom. Put dough on pizza peel sprinkled with cornmeal; let rest 40 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough or refrigerate it.
  • Place broiler pan on bottom of oven. Place baking stone on middle rack and turn oven to 450 degrees; heat stone at that temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Dust dough with flour, slash top with serrated or very sharp knife three times. Slide onto stone. Pour one cup hot water into broiler pan and shut oven quickly to trap steam. Bake until well browned, about 30 minutes. Cool completely.

GARLIC BREAD



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You may have once struggled with dry or greasy breads reeking of burned or raw garlic, but it's time to put that behind you. This is a versatile recipe, as readily made with thin baguettes, as it is with rustic sourdoughs and airy Italian loaves. Cutting the bread like a Hasselback potato keeps the butter from seeping out and allows the garlic to infuse the bread with its flavor without scorching. But, if it's an extra cheesy garlic bread you're looking for, slip a little mozzarella into each slit.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, breads, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup/8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
4 fat garlic cloves, grated
1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
1/4 cup firmly packed chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Black pepper
1 baguette or rustic crusty loaf
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together the butter, garlic, Parmesan and parsley. Add the salt and generously season with pepper. Set aside while you cut the baguette.
  • Cut deep slits into the baguette, 1-inch apart - don't cut all the way through the loaf - and place the baguette on a large piece of foil. Using a teaspoon or an offset spatula, generously spread the seasoned butter inside each slit. Make sure to reach the bottom of the slit; don't be shy here.
  • Wrap the baguette in the foil, place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the baguette from the oven and unwrap the top (leave the bread on the foil). If you're adding mozzarella, use the offset spatula or spoon to gently open each slit and tuck a piece of mozzarella in (it's O.K. if the cheese pops out from the top a little). Return bread to the oven and bake until crisp and golden on top, another 5 minutes. Slice with a serrated knife (or tear with your hands) and serve at once.

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, use cold butter. Grate it directly from the fridge and work it quickly into the dough to avoid it melting.
  • Use fresh, finely grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a bread machine, you can mix and knead the dough by hand. Just be sure to knead it for at least 10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1 hour.
  • Shape the dough into a loaf or rolls and place them on a greased baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake the bread at a high temperature (400°F) for a crispy crust and a soft, chewy interior.
  • Let the bread cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Crusty Parmesan bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed on its own or used to make sandwiches, croutons, or stuffing. It is easy to make and can be adapted to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a classic white loaf or a more flavorful herb-infused bread, there is a recipe in this article that you will love. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying bread to enjoy, give one of these recipes a try.

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