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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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This bread makes 2 or 3 (depending on size) round loaves. It's pretty and tasty and although the dough is sticky, it's easy to make. Makes great sandwiches or cheese toast. Ingredients:
2 tbs olive oil |
2/3 cup red onion, minced |
2 tsp garlic, minced |
4 tbs dried basil, divided use |
1 tbs dried oregano |
2 tbs sugar |
2 pks yeast or 2 tbs |
1/2 cup warm water (not over 110 degrees) |
1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes, drained |
1/2 tsp black peper |
1.2 tsp salt |
1/2 cup whole wheat flour |
4 1/2 - 5 cups bread flour |
Directions:
1. Cook onion, garlic, basil, oregano in olive oil about two minutes
2. set aside and cool to room temperature
3. Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water and let stand until bubbly.
4. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and whole wheat flour and about 4 cups of bread flour.
5. Add onion, garlic, herbs to mixture
6. If using mixer, use dough hook and mix until dough pulls away from mixer bowl. If it doesn't pull away, add flour a litle at a time until this happens. Continue kneading until you can take a silver dollar size piece and stretch it without tearing.
7. Let stand covered until doubled.
8. Punch down and place on cutting board or bench with a little flour to prevent sticking. Divide dough into 2 or 3 pieces and form into round loaves.
9. Place on greased baking sheet and let rise until nearly doubled. Do not let this overrise. It will rise again in the oven.
10. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle additional basil on top for garnish
11. Place in 350 degree oven .and bake for about 30 minutes until lightly browned and you can tap bottom and it sounds hollow. Larger loaves will take slightly longer.
12. Cool on rack
13. Slice with serrated knife.
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