Description
A savory homemade loaf made with tomato-basil spaghetti sauce, Parmesan cheese, and bread flour. This fragrant bread is soft yet hearty, perfect for pairing with pasta, soups, or turning into sandwiches.
Ingredients
2 cups tomato-basil flavored spaghetti sauce (warmed to 120–130°F)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 to 4 cups bread flour
1 (0.25 oz/7g) package or 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- Warm the tomato-basil spaghetti sauce to 120–130°F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups bread flour, yeast, and Parmesan cheese.
- Stir in the warm sauce. Add more flour as needed until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, then roll or pat into a 14×7-inch rectangle. Roll up tightly from the shorter side, pinching edges and tapering ends to seal.
- Transfer to a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise until an indentation remains when touched.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190°F.
- Remove from pan, cool on a wire rack, slice, and serve.
Notes
Add garlic powder to the flour for extra flavor.
Sprinkle mozzarella on top before baking for a cheesy crust.
Mix in chopped sun-dried tomatoes or sliced olives for added texture.
Brush the loaf with melted butter after baking for a softer crust.
Dough can also be shaped into rolls and baked for 15–18 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 loaf)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
