Tomato Basil Bread Recipe

Name: Tomato Basil Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 14 ounce yeast; ⅓ cup warm water; ¼ cup sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; ⅛ cup olive oil; 1 ½ cups water; 5 cups flour, may require more; 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

14 ounce yeast
⅓ cup warm water
¼ cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
⅛ cup olive oil
1 ½ cups water
5 cups flour, may require more
2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
Reserve 1 tblsp of sugar for yeast mixture.
2
Combine remaining sugar, salt, oil, 1 1/2 c water, sundried tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes and tomato paste in a large bowl and let soak.
3
Dissolve yeast, 1 tblsp sugar and 1/3 c water.
4
When yeast is active combine half of the flour and the water and seasoning mix, then add the yeast mixture, mix well.
5
Add enough of the remaining flour to create a stiff dough.
6
Let rise twice.
7
Preheat oven to 375F and form dough into one loaf -- let rise, then bake for 40-50 minutes.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounce yeast, ⅓ cup warm water, ¼ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Tomato Basil 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.

Tomato Basil Bread

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