Tomato Basil Bread - by Hand or Bread Machine

"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."
 
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Ready In:
37mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
1 Loaf
Serves:
16
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Questions & Replies

  1. Tomatoe basil bread can it be made in a bread maker?
     
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Reviews

  1. I bake. My family eats and leaves crumbs. Raw deal, heh?
     
  2. I made this recipe to go with a turkey sandwich recipe I wanted to try also..OMG this was so good the sandwich was fab..I made to loaves,one I gave to my daughter..I used 1/4 tsp total ,used my KA for mixing and kneading otherwise followed recipe exactly...What a great sandwich bread,or even with a hearty soup..I will definitely be making this again. I recommend trying #116193 bacon turkey bravo to go with this bread, delish..Thank U......
     
  3. Great bread Brandess! First off I used whole wheat flour so of course my results will be a bit different. That being said I did end up with a wonderful flavoursome loaf that accompanied recipe #298215 very well.. I made your recipe in a stand mixer and added an additional 1 cup of flour after step one. The rising time was longer due to the type of flour and the weather. I did use the crushed red pepper flakes and next time will add at least a teaspoon. I also brushed the outside with cold water before and during cooking to get a lovely crisp crust. Thank you for the recipe.
     
  4. Great bread. Used it for BLT's. Next time I'll use a loaf pan.
     
  5. Turned out amazing... Did my mixing and first rising in the bread machine. Baked in the oven and did an egg wash with a little tomato paste and brown sugar... Otherwise followed recipe. So freaking good
     
    • Review photo by Brittany J.
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Tweaks

  1. Substituted 1 cup whole wheat flour for all whit bread flour
     
  2. YUM. Seriously, just YUM. Excellent. I replaced 1/2 cup of the flour with whole wheat, and added about 3 tablespoons of vital wheat gluten. I will make this again and again and again and again and AGAIN. (A note comparing this to Panera's tomato basil bread: The flavor is very close. The main difference is that the outer crust lacks the sticky-sweet coating of Panera's. I imagine that coating could be replicated by brushing the half-baked loaf with some tomato paste or even ketchup, both of which I plan to try next time I make this.)
     
  3. Very flavorful. The hot pepper flakes give it a nice kick. Great for sandwiches. Instead of the yeast I used a sour dough starter. Because I did this the first rise took 2 1/2 hours instead of 1.
     

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