SUN-DRIED TOMATO BREAD

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Crisp, savory bread dotted with red gems. I used Recipe #386675 but if you can't do nuts try Recipe #57884.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup julienne cut sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs (Garlic Tomatoes With Herbs and a Hint of Walnuts.)
1 1/3 cups water
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cups unbleached flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fast-rising active dry yeast

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 292.3, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 4.5

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