Paul Hollywood's mozzarella and tomato bread recipe

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   Oil a 2-3 litre square plastic container.

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   Put the flour into the bowl of a mixer fitted with a dough hook.

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   Add the salt to one side of the bowl and the yeast to the other.

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   Add three-quarters of the water and begin mixing on a slow speed.

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   As the dough begins to come together, slowly add the remaining water.

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   Mix for a further 5-8 minutes on a medium speed.

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   The dough should now be wet and stretch easily when pulled.

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   Add the olive oil and mix for another 2 minutes.

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   Put the dough into the oiled tub, cover and leave until at least doubled in size - about 1 hour.

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    Line 2 baking trays with baking parchment or silicone paper.

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    Dust your work surface heavily with flour - add some semolina too, if you have some.

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    Tip the dough out carefully onto the surface.

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    Rather than knocking it back, handle it gently so you keep as much air in the dough as possible.

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    Coat the top with flour too.

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    Cut the dough in half lengthways, then cut each half across in two to give 4 pieces of dough.

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    Stretch each piece of dough a little and lay two breads on each prepared tray, placing them apart.

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    Push 10 tomato halves into the surface of each bread.

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    Tear the mozzarella into little pieces and push them in between the tomatoes.

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    Sprinkle each bread with olive oil, then oregano.

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    Leave to rest for 15 minutes.

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    Meanwhile, heat your oven to 210 C.

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    Bake the breads for 15-20 minutes.

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    Serve while still warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.