Bleu Cheese Bread
Elevate your bread-baking game with this irresistibly savory Bleu Cheese Bread recipe, a show-stopping twist on classic homemade loaves. Infused with the bold, tangy notes of crumbled bleu cheese and the freshness of chopped chives, this artisan-style bread boasts a perfectly golden crust and a soft, flavorful interior. Ideal as a side for hearty soups, an accompaniment to charcuterie boards, or toasted and slathered with butter, this bread is surprisingly easy to make with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, yeast, and olive oil. The subtle sweetness of honey balances the robust flavors, while the warm rise time ensures a tender, airy crumb. Ready in under two hours, this unique bread is perfect for impressing guests or simply treating yourself to a gourmet homemade experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1.5 cups Bleu cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh chives
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and salt.
In a smaller bowl, combine warm water, olive oil, and honey. Stir until the honey dissolves.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a sticky dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Gently knead in the crumbled bleu cheese and chopped chives until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil, place the dough inside, and cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel. Allow it to rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan if you prefer a structured loaf.
Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. Shape it into a free-form loaf or place it into the prepared loaf pan.
Cover the loaf loosely with the kitchen towel and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.4 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.0 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 269 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 7242 mg | 315% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.9 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 117.3 g | 235% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1979 mg | 152% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 1420 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
