Tomato Basil Bread

By BClover

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees )
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced (may be substituted with 2 tablespoons dried basil)
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 1/2-2 3/4 cups bread flour

Details

Servings 1
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from thekeenancookbook.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in basil, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste, sugar, oil, salt, pepper flakes, and 2 cups flour. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a stiff dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top of the dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place until dough has doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down; knead for 1 minute. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet (or pizza stone). Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 1 hour.

With a sharp knife, cut a large "X" in the top of the loaf. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack to cool.
Cooking time: 35 minute(s)

http://thekeenancookbook.com/dinner/tomato-basil-bread