Herbed Tomato Bread Recipes

TOMATO HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and Parmesan cheese. In a smaller bowl, combine the egg, oil, honey, parsley, basil and tomatoes.
• Pour the tomato mixture into the flour mixture and stir until blended. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle poppy seeds over the top (if using).
• Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

HERBED TOMATO QUICK BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray or olive oil. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• In another large bowl, toss together the tomato, basil, and garlic. Add the eggs, olive oil, and milk, and toss again to coat everything.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until mostly combined. Add 1 and 1/2 cups of the cheese and continue to stir until everything is evenly dispersed. Batter will be thick.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese on top of the batter.
• Bake loaf for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Allow to cool in the pan at least 15 minutes before removing and serving warm. Store leftovers covered tightly at room temperature up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator up to one week. Since bread is very moist, it will spoil quickly at room temperature. Warm slices in the microwave or toast in a toaster oven or broiler, if desired. Loaf freezes well, up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight.

HERBED TOMATO BREAD

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place the first 12 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). In a bowl, combine spread ingredients. Serve with bread.

ITALIAN TOMATO HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Heat tomato puree in microwave or on stovetop to 100º F-110ºF. Stir in yeast and sugar; allow to stand 5 minutes. Add onions.
• Combine 4 cups (white and whole wheat) flour, salt, Italian seasoning, basil, garlic powder, black pepper and celery seed in large mixing bowl. Beat in tomato mixture and melted butter. Stir in 1-3/4 cups flour; mix well with electric mixer.
• Knead 5 to 10 minutes on a floured surface until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl; cover and let rise about 40 minutes or until double.
• Punch down; divide the dough in half. Form each half into a round loaf and place in a greased 9-inch round cake pan, or place both loaves on a greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise about 40 minutes or until double. Brush surface with egg white.
• Bake at 350º F for 40 to 45 minutes. Enjoy!

HERBED-TOMATO CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheeses, baking powder, baking soda and seasonings. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, oil and tomato paste. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO AND FRESH HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix tomatoes, 1/4 cup oil, shallots, vinegar, and crushed red pepper in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Roast uncovered until tomatoes are very tender and juicy, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons marjoram. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Brush cut surface of each bread half lightly with additional oil. Arrange bread, cut side up, on baking sheet. Distribute about 1 cup tomato mixture over each bread half. Bake until bread is crusty, about 10 minutes. Transfer to cutting board. Sprinkle with additional marjoram and freshly ground black pepper. Cut bread into squares and serve.