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Freshly baked savory tomato basil bread sliced and ready to enjoy

Savory Tomato Basil Bread

A delightful aromatic bread packed with the flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for enjoying with soups or on its own.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil.
  3. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
  3. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. Allow to cool before slicing.
  6. Enjoy!

Notes

To store, keep the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat to restore texture.
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