Copycat Italian Cheese Bread Recipe

Step 1

Dissolve the yeast with the warm water and sugar in your mixing bowl.   Let stand to activate for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the olive oil, salt and 2 cups of flour.

Step 3

Mix together and knead until a sticky dough forms.  It will be a softer dough and won't come together in a firm ball.  Add more flour if you need.

Step 4

Cover the dough and let rise until doubled, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 5

Line a 9x13 baking dish with tin foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 6

Lightly press the risen dough into the prepared baking dish and cover to let rise for 10-15 minutes while your oven preheats.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Step 8

Once your oven is preheated sprinkle the 2 cups of italian cheese blend evenly over the dough.

Step 9

Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.  The cheese will be mostly golden brown.

Step 10

Melt the butter and brush it across the top of the hot cheese bread.

Step 11

Sprinkle garlic salt across the top.  We like a generous amount.

Step 12

Sprinkle the italian seasoning across the top.

Step 13

Lift the hot cheese bread out of the baking dish and place it on a cutting board.

Step 14

Slice into 12 pieces with a pizza cutter.

Step 15

Serve.