Fresh Tomato and Basil Loaf

Name: Fresh Tomato and Basil Loaf
Yield: Makes 1 Loaf
Ingredients: 15 ml/1 tbsp water; 15 ml/1 tbsp chopped fresh basil; 1 egg yolk; 5 ml/1 tsp easy bake (rapid-rise) dried yeast; 10 ml/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1 small onion, chopped; 15 ml/1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 plum tomatoes, about 200 g/7 oz, peeled, seeded and chopped; 500 g/1 lb 2 oz/4½ cups unbleached white bread flour; 7.5 ml/1½ tsp salt; 2.5 ml/½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Preparation info

Makes
1
Loaf

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The Ultimate Bread Machine Cookbook

By Jennie Shapter

Published 2010

About

Here are some classic Mediterranean flavours incorporated into a bread. Sweet plum tomatoes, onions and fresh basil complement each other in this attractively shaped loaf. Serve to accompany lunch either with butter or with individual bowls of best quality extra virgin olive oil for dipping.

Ingredients

15 ml/1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped

Mediterranean
Vegetarian
Bread

Method

Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a small frying pan or pan. Add the chopped onion and fry over a moderate heat for 3—4 minutes, until the onion is light golden in colour.
Add the plum tomatoes and cook for 2—3 minutes, until slightly softened. Drain through a sieve placed over a measuring jug (cup) or bowl, pressing the mixture gently with the back