Best Tomato Twist Bread Recipes

TOMATO TWIST BREAD

Steps:

• Temper the packet of yeast by mixing it with the warm water and adding the 1/2 tablespoon of sugar.
• In mixer bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, milk powder, 1/4 cup sugar, melted butter, salt and garlic powder. Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the yeast mix and beat on high for 3 minutes. Add the eggs and mix well, then add remaining flour til dough comes off the side of the bowl. Place dough in an oiled bowl,rotating the dough to oil all sides.Cover and place in a warm area and allow to rise for 1 hr. (I put my dough in my convection oven with the oven turned off and next to the dough I place a cup of boiling water on the rack to help with the rising process - just a tip)
• Punch the dough down and form into a rectangle approximately 8 inches wide and 16 inches long. Starting about an inch and a half down, cut the rectangle lengthwise so that you have 3 flanges to braid with. Begin to braid the flanges, tucking tomato dices into/under the flanges as you go. When you have finished braiding the bread, place the remaining tomato dices down the center of the bread top. Spray with cooking spray and if you wish, sprinkle with more garlic powder. Cover and let rise 30 mins, beginning to preheat over to 350 degrees when you have 10 mins remaining to the rise time.
• Bake for 40 mins or until golden brown. Enjoy!

TOMATO-HERB FOCACCIA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon oil, salt, sugar, garlic powder, herbs, pepper and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle; place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. With fingertips, make several dimples over top of dough., Brush dough with remaining oil; arrange tomatoes over the top. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Freeze option: Freeze cooled focaccia squares in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat squares on a baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until heated through.

TOMATO BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt, oregano, garlic powder, basil and rosemary. In a large saucepan, heat the tomato juice, tomato sauce and oil to 120°-130°, stirring occasionally. Add the dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into two loaves. Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.