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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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Filled with herbs, tomatoes and cheese, then topped with zesty seasonings, this hearty bread will be welcome at any gathering. Tells Alanna Petrone of Terryville, Connecticut, My husband and I like to bake. This recipe is one we developed and served at a family picnic, where everyone loved it! Ingredients:
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast |
1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°) |
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
filling: |
1 cup minced fresh basil |
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley |
1/4 cup minced garlic |
1/2 cup olive oil |
2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced |
1/2 cup grated romano cheese |
topping: |
1 egg white, lightly beaten |
2 tablespoon sesame seeds |
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add soup, oil, salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. For filling, combine basil, parsley, garlic and oil in a bowl; let stand for 30 minutes.
3. Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Spread basil mixture to within 1 in. of edges. Cover with tomatoes and sprinkle with cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, beginning at long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under.
4. Place loaves on greased baking sheets; brush tops with egg white. Combine remaining topping ingredients; sprinkle over loaves. With a sharp knife, cut four 1/2-in. slits on top of each loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
5. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 2 loaves (32 slices).
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