Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing it with warm water and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture, olive oil, tomatoes, basil, and garlic.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let it rise again for 30 minutes, then preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a twist, add cheese on top before baking.
- Best when served warm with a side of olive oil for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg