Sourdough Italian Herb and Cheese Bread | Subway Copy Cat
Make soft and fluffy sourdough Italian herb and cheese bread with this easy Subway copycat recipe. Naturally leavened, cheesy, and perfect for homemade subs and sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp italian seasonign
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine warm water, olive oil, sourdough starter, egg and honey. Mix to combine.
- Add in flour, salt, and 1 tsp of the Italian seasoning. Mix to combine.
- Complete 2 rounds of strech and folds 30 minutes apart. Cover and allow dough to rise until doubled in size (8ish hours).
- 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 2 hours.
- 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!
Nutrition
Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 519mg | Iron: 5mg
