Easy Tomato Basil Bread

Name: Easy Tomato Basil Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups warm water (about 110°F or 43°C); 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet); 4 cups bread flour (plus more for dusting); 2 teaspoons salt; 0.25 cups olive oil (plus more for brushing); 0.5 cups sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained and chopped); 0.5 cups fresh basil (chopped); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese

This Tomato Basil Bread recipe delivers a rustic, golden-brown crust that crackles when sliced, revealing an airy crumb enriched with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. With a flavor profile that balances sweetness from the tomatoes and savory depth from garlic and Parmesan, this bread is excellent for dipping in olive oil or pairing with pasta. It’s approachable for beginner bakers while still satisfying for the experienced. Enjoy it as a versatile side or as the base for hearty sandwiches.

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55 min total

Ingredients

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Servings

•1.5 cups warm water (about 110°F or 43°C)
•1 tablespoon granulated sugar
•2.25 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
•4 cups bread flour (plus more for dusting)
•2 teaspoons salt
•0.25 cups olive oil (plus more for brushing)
•0.5 cups sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained and chopped)
•0.5 cups fresh basil (chopped)
•1 teaspoon garlic powder
•0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2
Stir the olive oil into the yeast mixture.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together bread flour, salt, garlic powder, and Parmesan.
4
Add the wet yeast mixture to the dry ingredients, along with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
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