Ingredients

• 275 g - white bread flour
• 1 tsp - dried yeast
• 2 tbsp - olive oil
• 25 g - parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp - sugar
• 1 tsp - salt
• 2 tbsp - tomato puree
• 175 ml - warm water
• 1 tbsp - basil leaves

How to Make Tomato and Basil Bread

• Combine the water, tomato puree and olive oil.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, along with basil.
• Knead it to form a smooth dough.
• Cover the bowl and leave it to rise in a warm place, for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• When the dough has raised, knock the air back, sprinkle the cheese on top.
• Knead the dough on the surface, until the cheese is incorporated and the dough is smooth and elastic.
• Shape the dough into a large round and put on the baking sheet.
• Cover with a clean towel and allow it to rise, for about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 230 degree Celsius.
• Using a sharp knife, cut a large cross on top of the loaf.
• Bake in the oven, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and base sounds hollow when tapped.
• Turn it onto a wire rack to cool.
• Serve the bread with Italian salad and cheese.
• Recipe courtesy: Taste of Pearl City