SUN-DRIED TOMATO 'N' BASIL BREAD

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By: Teresa Morancie of Brewer, Maine

  • 12

Ingredients

  • HERB BUTTER:
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh basil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Directions
  • ● Pour boiling water over tomatoes; let stand 15 minutes.
  • ● In a saucepan, combine the next six ingredients. Drain and chop tomatoes; add to pan. Cook and stir mixture over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
  • ● In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add tomato mixture, egg and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
  • ● Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth, about 6-8 minutes.
  • ●Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray; turn once to coat top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • ● In a small saucepan, melt butter; add the basil, Parmesan and oil. Keep warm. Punch dough down; Place in a loaf pan.
  • ● Brush with half of herb butter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
  • ● Brush with remaining herb butter.
  • ● Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack.

Preparation

Step 1

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 155 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 207 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein. Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices).