This Italian Herb and Cheese Bread is a Subway copycat recipe that’s soft, fluffy, and topped with melty cheddar and parmesan. Perfect for homemade subs, sandwiches, and meal prep.
In a small bowl combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Mix to combine and set aside for 5 minutes. The mixture should be bubbly before adding to the next step.
In a large bowl add flour, salt, and 1 tsp of the Italian seasoning. Mix to combine.
Add in water mixture, egg, and olive oil. Mix to combine, then turn out to the counter and knead for about 5 minutes. Adding in additional flour 1 tbsp at a time as needed if the dough is too sticky.
Return to bowl, cover, and allow to rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
Once mixture has doubled in size, punch down the dough, and divide into equal pieces. Shaping each piece into a sub shaped log.
Place each log onto a parchment lined baking sheet, cover and allow to rise in a warm spot for an additional 30-45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375.
Score each log with 4 short score marks. Brush the top of each log with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp of Italian seasoning. Then sprinkle tops of each loaf with cheddar and parmesan cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until tops are golden brown and melty.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and enjoying!