Tomato Dill Bread

Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 ounce active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water (110*-115*)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 1/2-4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water; set aside.
• 2 in a blender or food processor, puree tomatoes with oil, parsley, dill, oregano and salt.
• 3 add to yeast mixture.
• 4 add enough flour to make a smooth dough.
• 5 turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic -- about 6-8 minutes.
• 6 place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
• 7 cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• 8 punch down and divide in half -- shape into loaves.
• 9 place in two greased 8x4" loaf pans.
• 10 cover and let rise until doubled.about 1 hour.
• 11 bake at 400* for 15 minutes.reduce heat to 350*.bake for 25 minutes longer or until done.
• 12 brush with melted butter -- .