Sun-dried Tomato and Parmesan Loaf
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. easy blend yeast
- 500 gr. (1 lb. 2 oz.) strong white flour
- 1 tsp. sugar
- ½ tsp. salt
- 50 gr. (2 oz.) grated Parmesan cheese
- 50 gr. (2 oz.) sun-dried tomatoes in oil,
- finely chopped
- 280 ml. (1 pt.+ scant 1 tbsp.) water
- This dough was made with the Panasonic breadmaker SD 253
- Prior to baking, preheat oven to 190ºC
Method
First, take the bread pan out of the machine.
Now place the dried yeast in the pan, cover it with the flour, sugar, salt and grated parmesan cheese. Gently pour over the water.
Place the chopped sun-dried tomatoes in the dispenser.
Put the bread pan back in the machine.
Press select to choose Basic type of dough.
Now press option to choose Raisin Dough (2 hrs. 20 mins).
Press Start.
When the dough making is complete, turn out onto a well-floured surface. If the dough is sticky, don’t worry, just keep it well floured and knead until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Shape into a 4” x 12” (10 x 30 cm.) rectangle. Place on a lightly floured baking sheet and cover with lightly oiled cling film and a clean tea towel. Leave in a warm place until risen.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
A delicious, tasty bread and particularly nice served with any of the soups.