V-8 Bread Recipe – Eats Now

Name: V-8 Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups v 8 vegetable juice; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon basil, scant; 1 teaspoon oregano, scant; 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup warm water; 1 (2 1/4 teaspoon) package dry yeast; 7 cups all-purpose flour (may need more)

Servings: persons

2 cups v 8 vegetable juice
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon basil, scant
1 teaspoon oregano, scant
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup warm water
1 (2 1/4 teaspoon) package dry yeast
7 cups all-purpose flour (may need more)

1
Heat V-8 and butter until butter melts. Add sugar, salt, herbs, ketchup, and cheese. Cool to lukewarm.
2
Add lukewarm tomato mixture to 3 cups flour and yeast. Beat until smooth. Gradually add more flour until you have a soft workable dough. Knead 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, let rise until doubled (1 1/2 hours).
3
Punch down and divide in half. Let rest 10 minutes, covered. Shape into loaves and place in well greased bread pans. Cover and let rise until doubled again (1 hour).
4
Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 35 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: 2 cups v 8 vegetable juice, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons white sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, V-8 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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