Sun Dried Tomato Herb Bread Recipes

SUN-DRIED TOMATO-HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the water, honey and yeast.
• Let stand in a warm place until the mixture foams, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in 2 cups of the flour, mixing well with a wooden spoon.
• Let the batter rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, oil, tomato paste, salt substitutite and enough flour to form a kneadable dough.
• On a lightly floured surface, knead for 5-8 minutes until the dough is elastic and less sticky.
• Place in a lightly oiled bowl.
• Cover.
• Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
• Punch down and let rise again for 30 minutes.
• Lightly oil 2 9X5 loaf pans.
• Divide the dough in half, form each half into a loaf and place in the pans.
• Let rise for 20 minutes Preheat the oven at 375 degrees F.
• Bake the loaves for 40 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Turn out onto wire racks and let cool before slicing.

ITALIAN HERB & SUN-DRIED TOMATO FOCACCIA

Steps:

• 1. Lightly grease bottom and sides of a 9 x13 baking pan with 1 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil. In a large bowl combine all ingredients except cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, and beat at high speed with an electric mixer or wooden spoon for 60 seconds, batter will be sticky. Scoop batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly, cover with plastic wrap, let rise at room temperature for 1 hour or until it becomes puffy. The last 10-15 minutes that the dough is rising, preheat oven to 375°. Gently poke the dough all over with your fingers, but do not poke through the dough, just create small "dimples". Drizzle dough lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese, additional dried herbs of your choice, and sun-dried tomatoes, if desired. Bake the bread until it's golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven, wait 5 minutes, then take Focaccia out of the pan and place onto a rack. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. *Note: You could add a variety of toppings such as; sliced olives, crushed red pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced roma tomatoes, caramelized onions, fresh garlic etc.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO BREAD

Steps:

• Add water to the machine following with the rest of the dough ingredients as listed. Be sure not to have the salt (place salt in a corner)and yeast touch.
• Use the dough setting press start.
• When the dough cycle has finished remove dough from machine place it on a floured work surface.
• Punch down.
• Roll into 7-8 X 3 inches. Fold one third up lengthwise and one third down then press. Repeat once more letting the dough rest in between folding.
• Roll dough out and place tomatoes over dough, roll dough up jelly roll style pinching in ends to seal.
• Place loaf on a lightly floured bread pan so it will keep its shape while rising.
• Cover with lightly oiled plastic wrap and rise for 30-45 minutes in a warm place.
• Slash tops with a sharp knife.
• For a glaze you can brush the bread with an egg wash!
• Sprinkle with Sesame seeds if desired.
• Or leave as directed for a rustic look.
• Place into a preheated oven at 425 degrees. In a pan below add a hand full of ice cubes. Bake until golden brown for about 20 minutes.
• Transfer to wire rack and cool.

SUN DRIED TOMATO HERB BREAD (FOR BREADMAKER)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in breadmaker, choose regular setting (quick setting also works well on my Zoji.).