Italian Tomato Herb Bread Recipe

Name: Italian Tomato Herb Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups tomato puree; 2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup sweet onion, minced; 3 cups white flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon sweet basil; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon medium grind black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 6 tablespoons butter, melted (or margarine); 1 3/4 cups white flour (or a mix of 1 cup white and 3/4 cup whole wheat); 1 egg white

Servings: persons

2 cups tomato puree
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup sweet onion, minced
3 cups white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sweet basil
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon medium grind black pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
6 tablespoons butter, melted (or margarine)
1 3/4 cups white flour (or a mix of 1 cup white and 3/4 cup whole wheat)
1 egg white

1
Heat tomato puree in microwave or on stovetop to 100u00b0 F-110u00b0F. Stir in yeast and sugar; allow to stand 5 minutes. Add onions.
2
Combine 4 cups (white and whole wheat) flour, salt, Italian seasoning, basil, garlic powder, black pepper and celery seed in large mixing bowl. Beat in tomato mixture and melted butter. Stir in 1-3/4 cups flour; mix well with electric mixer.
3
Knead 5 to 10 minutes on a floured surface until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl; cover and let rise about 40 minutes or until double.
4
Punch down; divide the dough in half. Form each half into a round loaf and place in a greased 9-inch round cake pan, or place both loaves on a greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise about 40 minutes or until double. Brush surface with egg white.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 F for 40 to 45 minutes. Enjoy!

857

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups tomato puree, 2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 cup sweet onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Tomato Herb Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Italian Tomato Herb Bread

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Variations & substitutions

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