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Simple homemade Artisan Bread with Cheese and herbs served with #STAROliveOil herb dip

December 5, 2013 By Melanie Roberts 28 Comments

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Simple Artisan Bread with Cheese and herbs served with #StarOliveOil herb dip #shop

I’m a bread lover through and through. I even would leave a steak or chicken behind for a warm basket of fresh bread. Growing up in Germany where we had one of the most amazing breads ever, I really miss the texture and smells of fresh bread, really nothing can compare. I knew making my own bread couldn’t be that hard and I’ve tried the bread machines before but didn’t really like the outcome. A few months ago I made a simple bread with a little Olive Oil and everyone loved it. So I decided I would experiment a little with different flavors and to my surprise it was super simple; affordable and soo YUMMY.

I found this STAR Olive Oil at Walmart the other day and was quiet drawn to it; STAR has different Extra Virgin Olive Oil’s for different dishes; Arbequina for Vegetables,  Hojiblanca  for Poultry/Fish and Picual for Beef/ Lamb, how interesting is that? I love to use Olive Oil in my every day cooking. Do you?

Simple Artisan Bread made with #StarOliveOil Dip #shop

Did you know that STAR Olive Oil has amazing health benefits? STAR Olive Oil is 100% Natural, Carbohydrate and sodium free, Cholesterol and gluten free, has no trans fat and no added preservatives, flavoring or coloring. It tastes great and you can taste the freshness.

A little bit of the STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil will go a long way, I decided to use the STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Vegetables to create a simple Artisan Cheese & Herb bread with a fresh herb dipping sauce.

This is what you need to make your own Artisan Bread

Simple Artisan Bread made with #StarOliveOil Dip #shop

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups  lukewarm water
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese or any of your favorite cheese, shredded
  • chopped fresh parsley & basil
  • STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil for vegetables to cover the dough
  • Dutch Oven or cast iron pot with a lid

This is how to make the Artisan Bread

artisan Bread made with #StarOliveOil is soo yummy #shop

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt and yeast.  Add water and mix until a shaggy mixture forms.  Drizzle the STAR Olive Oil over the dough to cover it, a small amount will go a long way; cover bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm spot for 4-5 hours you can even leave it 12 – 18 hours.  Overnight works great, too.
  2. Once your dough has rested for at least 4 hours mix your fresh herbs and cheese under the dough;
  3. Heat oven to 450 degrees.  When the oven has reached 450 degrees place a cast iron pot with a lid in the oven and heat the pot for 30 minutes. 
  4. Meanwhile, pour the dough onto a heavily floured surface and shape into a ball.  Add a little more STAR Olive Oil to keep the dough moist, cover with plastic wrap and let rest while the pot is heating. 
  5. Remove hot pot from the oven and drop in the dough ~ Be careful the pot is very very hot!  Cover and return to oven for 30 minutes.  After 30 minutes remove the lid and bake an additional 15 minutes.  Remove bread from oven and place on a cooling rack to cool.

Simple Artisan Bread made with #StarOliveOil Dip #shop

That’s it, really that simple. The hardest part is letting it rest for 4-5 hours before you bake it. Other than that the bread would be done in 10 min prep time and 45 min bake time. Simple as that. The flavors and the smell were amazing.

Simple Artisan Bread with Cheese and herbs served with #StarOliveOil herb dip #shop

I love dipping my fresh bread in Olive Oil and the STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil was the perfect companion; I chopped up some extra Parsley, Basil and fresh garlic, added it to the Olive Oil and used it to dip my bread. SO Yummy!

Simple Artisan Bread with Cheese and herbs served with #StarOliveOil herb dip #shop

My family loved the flavor of the STAR Olive Oil and the texture of the bread was amazing; the fresh bread smell and the cheese made it extra special. I love using Smoked Gouda, it gives it a little like bacon flavor, my Teen is allergic to bacon and this is the closest in taste we can find and he LOVES it. He gobbled up the entire bread and STAR Olive Oil dip in no time. I had to make a second loaf just so I could keep some for the next few days.

Simple Artisan Bread with Cheese and herbs served with #StarOliveOil herb dip #shop

In case you like to find out more about STAR Extra Virgin Olive oil and maybe get some more recipes, be sure to visit their Website and friend them on Facebook or tweet along on Twitter, there is also a Pinterest board you don’t want to miss.  STAR currently has a Giveaway on their Facebook page, be sure to check that out and good luck.

Filed Under: Collective Bias, Recipe Tagged With: Butter, gluten free, Margarine, Olive Oil, Walmart

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  1. Michele says

    December 5, 2013 at 8:58 am

    Coming from a German background (on my Dad’s side) I am also a lover of bread!! ALL BREAD–I am really not all that good at making it as I recently found out. This does sound delicious!!
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  2. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    December 5, 2013 at 9:12 am

    I wish I had some of that right now. That recipe is easy enough, though, that I may be able to whip up a loaf today while I’m home. It seriously looks amazing.
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  3. Terry says

    December 5, 2013 at 9:23 am

    Fresh home baked bread right out of the oven is to die for. I used to make artisan bread many years ago.
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  4. Theresa says

    December 5, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Bread is my weakness! I’ve been playing around with making my own, and find it to be a little tedious. This recipe looks simple though, and the turnout delicious!
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  5. Ronnie says

    December 5, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    I’ve always wanted to make my own bread!! This looks delicious, especially with the cheese in there………… yumm!
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  6. Rosey says

    December 5, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Not much makes the house smell better than bread baking, and this looks fantastic!
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  7. Casey says

    December 5, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    OMG. I am so hungry right now, and I am literally salivating over my computer screen. This bread looks so amazing; I know it would be a total hit in my household! Pinning for sure. 🙂
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  8. Elise says

    December 5, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    That looks so amazing! Excuse me while I wipe drool off my computer screen… I’m with you on being a carb lover. Me+bread = best friends forever!

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  9. Shannon Gosney says

    December 5, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    I love the new STAR Olive Oils too! This bread recipe sounds amazing. I’ll have to try it sometime. Thanks for sharing.
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  10. Melanie says

    December 5, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    OH this bread looks really wonderful! I love making bread, so this will be one to make in the future
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  11. Pam says

    December 5, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    I would definitely eat some of that now. Feel free to send me a loaf. 🙂

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  12. Jennifer Williams says

    December 5, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    That looks so good, I have never heard of Star Olive Oil, I will be on the lookout for them.
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  13. Amanda Her says

    December 6, 2013 at 12:28 am

    This looks SOOO delicious, and seems pretty easy to make too. I will definitely try this one. And who knew there were so many different types of olive oil?!?! Not me! Thanks for sharing.
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  14. Amanda Love ~ Growing Up Madison says

    December 6, 2013 at 12:43 am

    I’ve never heard of this oil before and didn’t realize there were different oils for different dishes. That would work out to be a little expensive in the long run. That bread by the way looks absolutely delicious!
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  15. Pam says

    December 6, 2013 at 1:03 am

    Wow, does that look good. I think I need to try this. We are a family that loves bread and I know my sons would love this.
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  16. Le-an Lai Angeles Lacaba says

    December 6, 2013 at 5:29 am

    What a great accomplishment to make your own bread! It turned out great.
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  17. Viccy H says

    December 6, 2013 at 5:48 am

    I love homemade bread – so delicious, but also such fun to make! I have yeast and bread flour in my cupboard – I think I may give this a go! Thank you
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  18. Chrishelle says

    December 6, 2013 at 6:39 am

    I love Artisan Bread, so rustic and hearty. My family loves eating a good bread with a little olive oil herb dipping sauce on the side. I never thought about making artisan bread, but I might give it a try.
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  19. katherine says

    December 6, 2013 at 7:20 am

    My husband and I are always going to get this kind of bread. This looks so good!
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  20. Liz says

    December 6, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Melanie, that looks unbelievable! I want to eat 1/4 of it myself! I use tons of olive oil also. mmmmm
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  21. teresa mccluskey says

    December 6, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    this looks really good! I have never tried it before! Maybe I can bake it up soon! Thanks for this post now I can follow it!

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  22. Ashley Gill says

    December 6, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    I’ve never baked bread on my own, but this looks awesome! I think my family would love it.
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  23. Rachee says

    December 6, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    I’ve never made bread before but this recipe seems doable. One day I’ll be brave enough to give it a go.
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  24. Tough Cookie Mommy says

    December 6, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    This bread looks delicious. It reminds me of the fresh bread that used to be delivered hot from the bakery to our home in Spain. There is nothing like the taste of freshly baked bread.
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  25. Jennifer says

    January 22, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    I don’t ever leave comments on pins that I find but this is definitely an exception! I found this and gave it a shot and it is FANTASTIC BREAD!!!!! thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It’s super simple and my family and I love it. I have added pesto and garlic and cheese to mine and the loaf doesn’t last long. I have another one in oven as I’m posting this. I have added jalapeños and cheddar this time. Can’t wait to taste. Must try this out if you haven’t yet!

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    • Melanie Roberts says

      January 22, 2014 at 7:43 pm

      Awww Jennifer… love comments like yours… 🙂 you totally made my day.. soo glad you like the bread… We love it and it never lasts long… the possibilities are totally endless and I bet your Jalapenos & cheddar turned out amazing, bet the smell was divine too :-)…

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  26. Brittany Johnson says

    August 7, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    Could this bread be made with a crockpot?? Anyone tried? (I’m gonna do it tomorrow once my bread sits in the fridge overnight) ; )

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    • Melanie Roberts says

      August 7, 2014 at 8:02 pm

      Haven’t tried that, but would LOVE to hear your outcome… so please come back and share…

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