Italian Tomato Herb Bread |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 85 Minutes Servings: 25 |
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A great Italian bread with lots of spice! You're gonna like this! :D Ingredients:
2 cups tomato puree |
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1/2 cup sweet onion, minced |
3 cups white flour |
1 cup whole wheat flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
2 tablespoons italian seasoning |
1 teaspoon sweet basil |
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon medium grind black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon celery seed |
6 tablespoons butter, melted (or margarine) |
1 3/4 cups white flour (or a mix of 1 cup white and 3/4 cup whole wheat) |
1 egg white |
Directions:
1. Heat tomato puree in microwave or on stovetop to 100º F-110ºF. Stir in yeast and sugar; allow to stand 5 minutes. Add onions.
2. Combine 4 cups (white and whole wheat) flour, salt, Italian seasoning, basil, garlic powder, black pepper and celery seed in large mixing bowl. Beat in tomato mixture and melted butter. Stir in 1-3/4 cups flour; mix well with electric mixer.
3. Knead 5 to 10 minutes on a floured surface until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl; cover and let rise about 40 minutes or until double.
4. Punch down; divide the dough in half. Form each half into a round loaf and place in a greased 9-inch round cake pan, or place both loaves on a greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise about 40 minutes or until double. Brush surface with egg white.
5. Bake at 350º F for 40 to 45 minutes. Enjoy!
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