Basil Tomato Bread With Herb Spread

Submitted by gailanng

"A non-yeast bread From Land O Lakes."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 14-16

ingredients

• Herb Spread

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

• Bread

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant minced onion
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 1⁄3 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted

• Topping

• 1 egg white, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F
2. Combine all spread ingredients in small bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Set aside.
3. Combine flour, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, sugar, onion, baking soda, basil and salt in large bowl. Stir in sour cream, milk, tomatoes and 1/4 cup melted butter just until moistened. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead about 10 times or until smooth. Divide dough in half. Pat each half into 4 1/2-inch round loaf.
4. Place loaves 3 inches apart onto greased baking sheet. Brush tops with egg white. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Cut an X about 1/2-inch deep in top of each loaf. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet; cool completely. Serve with prepared herb spread.
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