Thursday, January 12, 2012

I found this recipe at Cooking During Stolen Moments.
I made this in my bread maker.


Tomato Basil Bread
  • 1 pkg. active dry yeast (or 2 1/4 t. yeast)
  • 3/4 c. warm water
  • 1/4 c. minced fresh basil (or 2 t. dried basil, oregano, or Italian seasoning)
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 T. tomato paste
  • 1 T. sugar
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1/8 – 1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 1/4 – 2 1/2 c. flour (I use half whole wheat flour, half white flour)
1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in basil, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste, sugar, oil, salt, pepper flakes and 2 c. 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.
2. 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 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. (I would recommend you start checking after 25 minutes. My bread always seems to be done by 30 minutes.) Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

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