Asiago Sun-Dried Tomato Bread

Asiago Sun-Dried Tomato Bread Machine

🧀🍅 Asiago Sun-Dried Tomato Bread (Bread Machine Recipe)

🍞 Ingredients (1½–2 lb loaf)

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water (or use ½ water + ½ milk for a softer loaf)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp oil from the sun-dried tomato jar (optional but adds flavor)

Dry Ingredients

• 3 cups bread flour

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)

• ½ tsp dried basil or Italian seasoning

• 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese

• ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry

Yeast

• 2–2¼ tsp active dry yeast or bread machine yeast

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🔧 Instructions

1. Add ingredients to bread machine

Add in this order unless your machine specifies otherwise:

1. Liquids first: water, olive oil, tomato oil

2. Dry ingredients: flour, sugar, salt, garlic powder, herbs

3. Cheese: add ½ cup of the Asiago now

4. Make a small well and add the yeast on top (do not let yeast touch liquid yet)

2. Choose the settings

• Basic / White Bread cycle

• Medium crust

• 1½–2 lb loaf size

3. Add mix-ins at the beep

When your machine signals for add-ins (usually after 20–30 minutes of kneading):

• Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes

• Add the remaining ½ cup Asiago cheese

(This prevents the tomatoes from sinking and keeps cheese pieces larger.)

4. Let machine finish

Allow the bread to knead, rise, and bake through the full cycle.

5. Cool

Remove the loaf and let cool at least 20 minutes before slicing.

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⭐ Tips & Enhancements

Stronger Tomato Flavor

Replace half of the water with:

• Sunk-dried tomato soaking liquid, or

• Tomato juice

Herb Boost

Add a pinch of:

• Rosemary

• Oregano

• Crushed red pepper flakes

Cheese Variations

Swap or add:

• Parmesan

• Romano

• Mozzarella (but reduce moisture)

Crispier Crust

Brush the top with olive oil right before the bake cycle begins.

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🍽️ Best Ways to Serve

• Toasted with olive oil + balsamic

• Grilled chicken sandwiches

• Bruschetta base

• With pasta or soup

• As a savory garlic bread alternative

ANOTHER RECIPES

BREAD MACHINE INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons powdered milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups white bread flour
• 2 tablespoons chopped reconstituted sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

BRAD MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
2. Select Basic bread cycle and start machine. Makes one (1 1/2 pound) loaf.

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