Tomato Basil Bread - by Hand or Bread Machine

37 mins

16 servings

5.0/5 (15 reviews)

This breads' chewy crust pairs well with a steaming mug of soup. The pretty color and robust flavor are a great pairing with chicken or turkey cold cuts or a summer tomato sandwich. I use this basic recipe in my bread machine using the dough cycle; following my bread machines instructions. I then bake it in the oven. I also omit the red pepper flakes and, at times, omit the Parmesan cheese and replace it with an additional 1/4 cup of flour. Be careful and add additional flour a little at a time depending on the humidity in your kitchen.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in basil, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste, sugar, oil, salt, pepper flakes and 2 cups flour. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; knead for 1 minute. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
With a sharp knife, cut a large "X" in top of loaf. Bake at 375Â° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Prep: 2 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 37 mins

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 92.4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g	2%
Cholesterol 1.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.5g	6%
	Dietary Fiber 0.8g	3%
	Sugars 1.2g
Protein 3.0g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92.4

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g

Cholesterol 1.4mg

Total Carbohydrate 16.5g

Dietary Fiber 0.8g

Sugars 1.2g

Protein 3.0g