Creole Tomato Bread

Creole Tomato Bread

Moist, savory, slightly spicy, and incredibly aromatic — perfect as a snack, side dish, or served warm with soups, seafood, or grilled meats.

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🛒 INGREDIENTS (Makes 1 loaf / 10–12 slices)

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp sugar (balances acidity)

• 1 tbsp Creole seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)

• 1 tbsp dried parsley

• 1 tsp dried basil

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt (reduce if seasoning blend is salty)

Wet Ingredients

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tsp vinegar)

• ¼ cup olive oil

• ¼ cup melted butter

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, but Creole! 💥)

• 1 tsp tomato paste (deepens the tomato flavor)

Tomatoes & Add-Ins

• 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes (Creole tomatoes if available)

• 1/3 cup chopped green onions

• ½ cup shredded cheese (optional) — cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or parmesan

• Optional vegetables:

  • ¼ cup finely diced bell pepper

  • 2 tbsp minced jalapeño

  • ¼ cup corn kernels

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🍳 INSTRUCTIONS — LONG EXPLANATION VERSION

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1. Prepare the tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes release moisture, so:

1. Dice tomatoes into small pieces.

2. Place them on a paper towel.

3. Pat dry lightly to remove excess liquid.

👉 This prevents the bread from becoming soggy.

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2. Preheat oven & prepare pan

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or oil.

• Optional: Line with parchment for easier removal.

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3. Mix the dry ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:

• Flour

• Sugar

• Creole seasoning

• Parsley

• Basil

• Oregano

• Garlic powder

• Onion powder

• Smoked paprika

• Baking powder

• Baking soda

• Salt

👉 Whisking distributes spices evenly so every bite has flavor.

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4. Mix the wet ingredients

In another bowl, whisk:

• Eggs

• Buttermilk

• Olive oil

• Melted butter

• Worcestershire

• Hot sauce

• Tomato paste

Whisk until smooth and well combined.

👉 Tomato paste boosts flavor without adding too much liquid.

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5. Combine wet and dry mixtures

Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients.

Mix gently with a spatula until just combined.

The batter should be thick — like muffin batter — not runny.

👉 Do NOT overmix. Overmixing makes the bread tough.

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6. Fold in tomatoes and extras

Add:

• Diced tomatoes

• Green onions

• Optional cheese

• Optional peppers or corn

Fold gently into the batter.

👉 Cheese adds moisture and richness — pepper jack brings heat and color.

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7. Fill the pan

Pour the batter into the loaf pan.

Smooth the top lightly.
Optionally sprinkle:

• Extra cheese

• Paprika

• A few tomato slices

• Parsley

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8. Bake

Bake 45–60 minutes depending on oven.

The bread is done when:

• A toothpick inserted in center comes out clean

• Top is golden

• Loaf springs back when touched gently

If top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 15 minutes.

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9. Cool before slicing

Let bread cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Cool at least 30 minutes before slicing so it doesn’t crumble.

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🍴 HOW TO SERVE

Creole Tomato Bread is amazing:

• Warm with butter

• Toasted with garlic butter

• Alongside gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée

• With seafood dishes

• With chili or tomato soup

• As a base for open-faced sandwiches

• With scrambled eggs or omelets

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⭐ FLAVOR VARIATIONS

1. Cheesy Creole Tomato Bread

Add:

• 1 full cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack

• 2 tbsp parmesan
  Top with extra cheese before baking.

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2. Spicy Creole Tomato Bread

Add:

• 1 jalapeño, minced

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

• Double the hot sauce

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3. Herb Garden Tomato Bread

Add:

• Fresh basil and parsley (2 tbsp each)

• Extra garlic

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4. Roasted Tomato Bread

Use roasted tomatoes for deeper flavor:

• Roast at 400°F for 20 minutes with olive oil

• Chop and fold into batter

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5. Bacon Creole Bread

Add ½ cup cooked chopped bacon into the batter.

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⭐ TIPS FOR SUCCESS

• Drain tomatoes well → prevents sogginess

• Use buttermilk for tender crumb

• Don’t overmix — this is key

• Let cool fully before slicing

• Spices can be adjusted based on your Creole seasoning brand

• For richer bread, replace olive oil with all butter

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⭐ STORAGE

Room temperature

2 days, wrapped tightly.

Refrigerator

Up to 1 week.

Freezer

Freeze slices or whole loaf up to 2 months.
Wrap in plastic + foil for best texture.

OTHER RECIPES

A nice bread machine recipe to try !

Bread Machine Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 2 3/4 cups bread flour
• 2 tablespoons gluten
• 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon cayene pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely-chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons diced drained pimentos
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1/2 cup canned tomato soup -- plus
• 1 tablespoon canned tomato soup
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 teaspoons molasses
• 2/3 cup V-8 vegetable juice -- warm

Bread Machine Recipe INSTRUCTIONS

Place the ingredients in the bread pan in the order recommended by your
machine's manufacturer. 

Process on the White Bread cycle.
This recipe yields a 1 1/2 pound loaf. 

The bread machine recipe is ready to serve...enjoy !
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