It's been awhile since I last made my sundried tomato bread. Honestly I so love that bread.. but the act of drying drying the tomato (I can't seem to find any sundried tomato sold anywhere) was so time and electric consuming. So, I searched for another tomato bread but using tomato puree. I think it comes out quiet nicely. My daughter certainly think so..
ingredients:
3 1/2 cups apf
1 1/2 tbsp sugar
1 package active yeast
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup shredded cheddar
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/3 cup tomato puree
1 cup water
1 tbsp olive oil
Methods:
1) In a saucepan; heat tomato puree, water and oil. Set aside.
2) In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, yeast, cheddar and herbs. Ensure when putting in the ingredient; do not put yeast and salt next to each other as salt could kill the yeast. Using a fork or whisk, mix the dry ingredient.
3) Make a well and pour the wet ingredient in the well. Mix if you are using a mixer, or knead until smooth and elastic.
4) Leave in a oiled bowl and cover. Let to prove until double the size ( for about 50 min)
5) Knead for about 5 min, shape the dough, put in the bread pan and let it prove for another 40-50 min
6) Bake for about 30 minutes.
