Best 12 Basil Tomato Bread Recipes

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**Basil Tomato Bread: A Burst of Flavor in Every Bite**

Indulge in the delightful aroma and vibrant flavors of basil tomato bread, a culinary masterpiece that combines the freshness of basil, the tanginess of tomatoes, and the comforting warmth of freshly baked bread. This delectable bread is a perfect accompaniment to any meal, whether it's a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or an elegant dinner party. Discover a collection of basil tomato bread recipes within this article, each offering unique variations to tantalize your taste buds and make your kitchen a haven of culinary delights. From classic tomato basil bread to sun-dried tomato and pesto variations, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. Embark on a culinary journey where the sweet aroma of basil and the tang of tomatoes dance together in perfect harmony, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

NO-KNEAD SUN-DRIED TOMATO GARLIC BASIL BREAD



No-Knead Sun-dried Tomato Garlic Basil Bread image

An easy tasty bread made with no kneading. Just beat with a wooden spoon. Eat warm out of the oven or enjoy toasted with butter or in a hearty sandwich.

Provided by SPICYGIRL

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 ¼ cups warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cornmeal, or more as needed
½ cup chopped dry-pack sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add warm water and olive oil; stir with a wooden spoon until well blended. Slowly mix in remaining 1 cup flour until dough holds together and isn't sticky.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until doubled in size, about 3 hours.
  • Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal.
  • Punch dough down and stir in sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and garlic using a wooden spoon or with your hands. Form dough into a loaf and place on the prepared baking sheet. Let dough rise in a warm area of the kitchen for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until loaf is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 679.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

TOMATO BASIL BREAD - BY HAND OR BREAD MACHINE



Tomato Basil Bread - by Hand or Bread Machine image

This breads' chewy crust pairs well with a steaming mug of soup. The pretty color and robust flavor are a great pairing with chicken or turkey cold cuts or a summer tomato sandwich. I use this basic recipe in my bread machine using the dough cycle; following my bread machines instructions. I then bake it in the oven. I also omit the red pepper flakes and, at times, omit the Parmesan cheese and replace it with an additional 1/4 cup of flour. Be careful and add additional flour a little at a time depending on the humidity in your kitchen.

Provided by Brandess

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 37m

Yield 1 Loaf, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 )
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced (substitute with 2 tablespoons dried)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 1/2-2 3/4 cups bread flour

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in basil, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste, sugar, oil, salt, pepper flakes and 2 cups flour. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down; knead for 1 minute. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • With a sharp knife, cut a large "X" in top of loaf. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

TOMATO BASIL BREAD



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This round breads' chewy crust pairs well with a steaming mug of soup. The pretty color and robust flavor are great conversation starters. -Darlene Hoefs, Schofield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups bread flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in basil, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste, sugar, oil, salt, pepper flakes and 2 cups flour. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; knead for 1 minute. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , With a sharp knife, cut a large "X" in top of loaf. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BASIL AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO BREAD



Basil and Sun-dried Tomato Bread image

This hearty, herb bread goes great with pasta! Use dried tomatoes, not tomatoes that are reconstituted and packed in oil.

Provided by Kevin K.

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     White Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
3 cups bread flour
3 tablespoons wheat bran
⅓ cup quinoa
3 tablespoons instant powdered milk
1 tablespoon dried basil
⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup boiling water to cover

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over sun-dried tomato halves to cover. Soak for 10 minutes, drain, and cool to room temperature. With scissors, snip into 1/4 inch pieces.
  • Place all ingredients into the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the Basic or White Bread cycle, and Start.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 204.2 mg, Sugar 1 g

PANERA TOMATO BASIL BREAD RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Panera Tomato Basil Bread Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by MJH

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (.25-ounce) package active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 to 115°F)
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced (substitute with 2 tablespoons dried)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
2 3/4 cups bread flour

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in basil, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste, sugar, oil, salt, pepper flakes and 2 cups flour. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 to 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down; knead for 1 minute. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. With a sharp knife, cut a large "X" in top of loaf. Bake at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL LOAF (BREAD MACHINE)



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This bread machine bread has wonderful Mediterranean flavors incorporated into it. I always love the smell of fresh bread baking but I think I loved the smell of the tomatoes, onions and basil as much. It went well with a grill steak salad I had today. It is also wonderful for dipping, in a good quality extra virgin olive oil...

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Savory Breads

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 small onion, chopped
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 6 to 7 ounces)
1 Tbsp basil paste (or same amount of fresh chopped)
4 1/2 c bread flour
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp rapid-rise active dry yeast
GLAZE
1 large egg yolk, disgard white or use in another recipe
1 Tbsp water

Steps:

  • 1. NOTES: I keep making this bread and finding ways to improve the process. This bread was tricky for the bread machine but I will continue to use the machine. I used the dough cycle and found that I needed to add more water at the beginning because it just seemed to dry. About 1/4 to 1/2 cup water should do it. Since making again, when the machine is on last knead, I add the veggie ingredients. This made the dough too wet, so I added more flour, adding a little at a time until it seemed to be the right consistency. Even with the extra work involved, this bread is my all time favorite and I will continue to make it.
  • 2. In a small frying pan heat olive oil over a moderate heat. Once hot, add onions; fry for 3 to 4 minutes until light golden color.
  • 3. Add tomatoes and basil; cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until tomatoes are softened.
  • 4. Remove from heat; drain through a sieve placed over a bowl to catch juice. NOTE: Juice will be used so don't toss. Press mixture gently with back of spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Set tomato mixture aside as well as the juice.
  • 5. Add water to the reserved juice to make 1 1/4 cup liquid.
  • 6. Pour liquid into bread pan.
  • 7. Add flour, ensuring that the liquid is covered. Add pepper, salt and sugar in separate corners in the bread pan.
  • 8. Make a shallow indentation in the center of the flour; add yeast.
  • 9. Set machine to dough cycle; press start. NOTE: I used the 2 lb loaf setting. Not really sure if that matters since I only used the dough setting. Press start. NOTE: check to make sure dough is moist enough; add additional water if needed soon after you start the machine. I found I needed to add extra water.
  • 10. Lightly grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
  • 11. When dough cycle is complete; remove dough and place on a lightly floured surface. Punch down gently.
  • 12. Knead in reserved tomato mixture. You may need to add extra flour if dough is too moist. NOTE: See note in step 1. I am now added the tomato mixture into the bread maching during last kneading. Totally up to you.
  • 13. Flatten the dough and shape into a 1 inch thick rectangel. Fold the side to the middle and press down the edge to seal. Make a hollow along the center and found in half again. Gently roll into a loaf about 16-inches long. Shape into an "S" shape and place in prepared pan. Cover with oiled plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place to rise for 35 to 40 minutes. Meanwhile preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 14. Make a glaze by mixing egg yolk and water together. Brush over top of bread. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL BREAD



Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Bread image

Make and share this Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Donna M.

Categories     Breads

Time 3h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup water
4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
2 3/4 cups bread flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons fast rise yeast
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomato, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except tomatoes in bread machine pan in order specified by owner's manual.
  • Spoon tomatoes into 4 corners of pan; do not cover yeast.
  • Program basic cycle and desired crust setting; press start.
  • Remove baked bread from pan; cool on wire rack.
  • Makes one 1 1/2 pound loaf, or 12 servings.

TOMATO-BREAD SALAD WITH BASIL AND CAPERS



Tomato-Bread Salad with Basil and Capers image

Capers lend this panzanella-style tomato salad the perfect salty bite!

Provided by USA WEEKEND Pam Anderson

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups 1/2-inch cubed French or Italian bread
1 ½ pounds tomatoes, stemmed and cut into medium dice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
½ large red onion, cut into small dice
½ cup torn fresh basil leaves
¼ cup drained capers
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 pinch ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Place bread cubes on a cookie sheet with a rim; bake until bread is dried out, about 30 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile dice and salt the tomatoes in a medium bowl; stir in the garlic and let stand until juicy, about 30 minutes.
  • Prepare remaining ingredients; add to tomatoes and toss. Add bread cubes; toss again. Adjust seasonings, including pepper to taste. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 447.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

TOMATO, AVOCADO AND BASIL OMELET OVER GRILLED BREAD



Tomato, Avocado and Basil Omelet Over Grilled Bread image

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced
4 (1 to 1 1/2-inch thick) slices Italian bread)
6 eggs
3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley, plus more for garnish (optional)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 to 6 thick slices ripe tomato
1 small avocado, peeled and sliced
6 to 8 basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnsih (optional)
Grated provolone cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler or oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with garlic, and let sit for 10 minutes. Brush 1 side of the bread with the seasoned oil, and put it under the broiler until lightly browned, 2 or 3 minutes. Set the bread aside and leave the broiler on. Whisk the eggs with the parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Heat an 8 to 10-inch skillet over medium heat, and add 1 tablespoon of oil, swirling the pant to coat the bottom. Pour in half the egg mixture. Use a spatula to push the cooked egg toward center, tilting the pan in a circular motion so that the uncooked egg flows to the outside. When the eggs are no longer runny, remove the omelet from the heat and arrange half the tomato, avocado, and basil on top. Put under the broiler until the eggs are cooked and the vegetables are warm, about 2 minutes. Using a spatula fold the omelet in half, sprinkle it with cheese if you wish and then fold it in quarters. Cover it to keep, and cook the second omelet in the same way. Arrange the grilled bread on 2 plates and put the omelets on top. Garnish with basil or parsley if you choose. Serve immediately.

TOMATO BASIL SHERRY BREAD



Tomato Basil Sherry Bread image

This bread goes great with any Italian meal, or anytime by itself. It's denser and heartier than most yeast breads, and has a thick crust. It has all the flavors of an authentic hand-made loaf, but it comes from the bread machine!

Provided by KT Welch

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups tomato paste
½ cup sherry
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
⅔ cup diced sun-dried tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in the bread machine in order suggested by your manufacturer (except for the sun dried tomatoes).
  • Select regular setting, medium crust. At the beep or according to your manufacturer's suggestion add the sun dried tomatoes.
  • Remove immediately at end of baking cycle. Let cool and slice, spread with your favorite topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 532.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

TOMATO-BASIL BREAD PUDDING



Tomato-Basil Bread Pudding image

Your family will love this fresh tomato, basil, bread pudding. I make it with fresh tomatoes from my garden when in season & the rest of the time I use cherry/grape tomatoes. There is a huge difference in taste between the two. You can serve this as an appetizer, a side dish, or for breakfast.

Provided by Jim Frigyes

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

butter, for greasing baking dish
FILLING
8 oz bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes. (depending on the bread, it's almost 1/2 a loaf - i prefer ciabatta).
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 large (or 2 small) shallots, thinly sliced
3 clove garlic, minced
12 oz cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
kosher salt & black pepper to taste
1 c packed, chopped fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 c parmesan or romano cheese, freshly grated
CUSTARD
1 c whole milk
6 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder or granulated garlic
1/2 tsp onion powder or granulated onion

Steps:

  • 1. Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2. FILLING: Butter a 9x13x2-inch glass baking dish. Add the bread cubes & set aside.
  • 3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots & garlic - cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes & season w/salt & pepper to taste. Cook until slightly soft, about 2 minutes.
  • 4. Remove the pan from the heat & stir in the basil. Pour the tomato mixture & the cheese over the bread cubes & combine well.
  • 5. CUSTARD: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sat, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, & milk together until smooth. Pour the custard over the bread mixture & gently toss to coat.
  • 6. Bake until slightly puffed & golden, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the pudding from the oven & let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges & serve. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • 7. Notes: *You can substitute red or green onions for the shallots. *You can substitute fresh diced tomatoes from the garden in place of cherry/grape tomatoes. Will taste even better with garden tomatoes.

BASIL TOMATO BREAD



Basil Tomato Bread image

This bread is best served with a bowl of soup or spaghetti and sauce. It will disappear so quickly you will want to make 2 loaves.-Linda Nealley, Newburgh, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, basil and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in cheese and tomatoes., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh basil and tomatoes are essential for this recipe.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in a tough bread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help the dough to rise properly and give you a light and fluffy bread.
  • Bake the bread until it is golden brown. This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool before slicing. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Basil tomato bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh basil and tomatoes, and it is a surefire hit with family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy bread recipe, give basil tomato bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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