In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke nostalgia and comfort like tomato bread. Its humble origins stem from the heart of Italian homes, where fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes and crusty loaves of bread are transformed into a delectable feast. Whether served as an appetizer, a light lunch, or a delectable side dish, tomato bread has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. This article embarks on a culinary journey to explore the diverse world of tomato bread recipes, uncovering the secrets behind their creation and guiding readers toward crafting the perfect dish that tantalizes taste buds and captivates senses.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
TUSCAN TOMATO & BREAD SALAD
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the tomatoes and mozzarella in a large bowl. Put the garlic, mustard, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 1-cup glass measuring cup and slowly whisk in the 1/2 cup of olive oil. Set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1/3 cup of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan until hot but not smoking. Add the bread cubes and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Saute over medium to medium-high heat for 5 to 8 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the bread is evenly browned and crisp. Add the warm bread to the tomatoes and mozzarella. Add enough of the vinaigrette to moisten all the ingredients. Add the basil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss carefully, adding more vinaigrette if necessary. Serve at room temperature.
BREAD AND TOMATO SALAD
While "bread salad" may sound unusual, you'll find that this blend from Joan Gwynn of Watsonville, California is unusually good. A simple dressing jazzes up a medley of bread cubes, tomatoes, basil and red onion.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the bread, tomatoes, basil and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients; drizzle over bread mixture. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
TOMATO BREAD
I enjoy making homemade bread with this recipe. When I make toasted cheese sandwiches with this bread, it's just like eating pizza.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt, oregano, garlic powder, basil and rosemary. In a large saucepan, heat the tomato juice, tomato sauce and oil to 120°-130°, stirring occasionally. Add the dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 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. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into two loaves. Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
TUSCAN BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP (PAPPA AL POMODORO)
Pappa means pap, which is what this soup is. If you ever needed proof that stale bread needn't go to waste, this soup is it. And this stale bread recipe can be made with canned tomatoes, so you can make it throughout the year. When the weather is hot, you can serve this at room temperature.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If your bread is too hard to cut, douse it with water first. Then remove the crusts and cut into cubes. You should have about 7 cups.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about a minute, until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have cooked down, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Stir the bread cubes into the tomatoes. Add the water, half the basil, and about 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and simmer, stirring and mashing the bread, for about 10 minutes, until the soup is thick, like oatmeal. Stir in the remaining basil, taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, warm, or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 278, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 903 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
NO-KNEAD SUN-DRIED TOMATO GARLIC BASIL BREAD
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
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
SUN-DRIED TOMATO PROVOLONE BREAD
This savory quick bread, which was passed down from my mother, is packed with great flavors. It not only goes well will soups and chowders, but makes a delicious accompaniment to beef and chicken entrees. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 3 mini loaves (6 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Chop tomatoes and set aside., In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, basil, salt, baking soda and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil and reserved sun-dried tomato oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese, parsley and sun-dried tomatoes., Transfer to three greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
TOMATO BASIL BREAD - BY HAND OR BREAD MACHINE
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
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.
GRILLED TOMATO, ONION, AND BREAD SALAD
This fabulous salad made with summer vegetables is great paired with any grilled meat. My family has been making this for years.
Provided by lstevenson
Categories Side Dish
Time 43m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
- Brush the onion slices and tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and set aside. Drizzle another 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the cubed bread in a large bowl. Sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper; toss well. Skewer the bread cubes with metal skewers.
- Grill bread on preheated grill until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Grill onions and tomatoes until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Chop the roasted onions and tomatoes into large pieces, and place into a large bowl along with the toasted bread, cucumber, and basil. Whisk the vinegar together with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to make a dressing. Pour over the salad, and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 127 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
TOMATO, SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR BREAD PUDDING
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first 8 ingredients. Stir in bread. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In the same bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper; pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 32g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 822mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
GRILLED BREAD AND TOMATO SALAD
Provided by Fred Thompson
Categories Tomato Vegetable Side Fourth of July Picnic Super Bowl Vegetarian Graduation Father's Day Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Summer Tailgating Grill Grill/Barbecue Party Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. When it's about half melted, throw in the garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the garlic to take on a little bit of color. Remove from the heat and brush this mixture on both sides of each slice of bread.
- 2. Oil the grill racks. Preheat your grill using all burners set on high and with the lid closed for 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3. Place the bread on the grill, close the lid, and cook, turning once, until well marked. Careful here; depending on the moisture content of the bread, this could happen as quickly as 2 minutes (or about 1 minute on each side), but it usually takes about 4 minutes. Place the tomatoes on the grill, close the lid, and cook for a few minutes per side.
- 4. Remove the bread to a cutting board, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, onion, olive oil, vinegar, herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss gently with your hands to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings if you desire. Serve at room temperature.
PAN TOMACA (SPANISH TOMATO BREAD)
Pan tomaca, or more accurately pa amb tomaquet, is a traditional Catalan breakfast dish that is also loved in other parts of Spain. It couldn't be easier to prepare! If you don't fancy it for breakfast, it also makes a lovely snack or starter.
Provided by Luis Luna
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Spanish
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place tomato in a blender; blend until smooth.
- Toast the bread until browned, 1 to 3 minutes. Rub each slice of toast with garlic; this is easier to do if the peel is left on.
- Top each slice of toast with pureed tomato. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 398.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
SAVORY TOMATO BREAD PUDDING
This savory bread pudding is great for parties or simply any occasion.
Provided by SCHROTH
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, or one of similar size.
- In a small saucepan, combine the raisins, wine, brown sugar, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, basil and cayenne pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, melt butter. Toss the bread cubes in the butter to coat, then toss with Monterey Jack cheese, and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Pour the tomato mixture over the bread.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is nicely toasted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 537.4 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
TOMATO BASIL BREAD
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
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.
TOMATO AND GRILLED-BREAD SALAD
This Tuscan salad is a wonderful way to use up day-old bread: Use coarse-textured, good-quality bread. You can improvise by adding olives, anchovies, or canned tuna.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium. Brush bread slices on both sides with 2 tablespoons oil. Grill until lightly charred on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool slightly, then cut into large cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with tomatoes, cucumber, and basil. Drizzle with vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 g, Fat 23 g, Protein 7 g
BASIL AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO BREAD
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
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
SUN-DRIED TOMATO GARLIC BREAD
This fast bread recipe tastes terrific with a variety of main courses. It comes together in minutes and is easy enough for a weekday, but special enough for a weekend meal with guests. -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, cheese, tomatoes and garlic. Spread over cut sides of bread. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet., Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into slices and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SAVORY GOAT CHEESE AND TOMATO BREAD PUDDING
Steps:
- Grease the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish or other shallow 3-quart baking pan.
- Butter each bread slice on one side. Stack the bread, 6 at a time, and cut on the diagonal into triangles. Place half of the bread pieces, buttered sides down, in the bottom of the prepared dish. Scatter the goat or feta cheese over the bread in one layer. Scatter the cherry tomatoes over the cheese. Top with the remaining buttered bread pieces, buttered sides up.
- In a bowl with a whisk, beat eggs, milk and pesto until well-blended. Pour over the bread and cheese mixture in the dish. Tamp down the top pieces of bread lightly with the back of a fork so that they soak up some liquid. Sprinkle the top with the grated cheese. Cover the dish tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- To serve, remove the dish from the refrigerator and place it in a cold oven; turn the oven on to 350 degrees. Bake for 35 minutes with the foil on; remove foil and continue to bake until pudding is puffed and golden brown on top, 25 to 30 more minutes.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND OLIVE QUICK BREAD
These breads keep well wrapped well in plastic wrap and foil, chilled for 1 week or frozen for 1 month.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loafs, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- preheated oven to 350°F.
- Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the baking soda, the salt, and the sugar.
- In a small skillet cook the garlic with the rosemary and the pepper in the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened and fragrant but not brown.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, the milk, the shortening, and the garlic mixture.
- Add the flour mixture, and stir the batter until it is just combined. Stir in the sundried tomatoes, the olives, the capers, the parsley, and the Parmesan.
- Divide the batter among 2 buttered and floured regular sized loaf pans.
- Bake the breads in the middle of the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
- Remove the breads from the pans and let them cool, right sides up, on a rack.
SUN DRIED TOMATO AND ASIAGO CHEESE BREAD
Tomato and cheese healthful, low-fat bread for the bread machine. You may substitute wheat bran for the amaranth flour if you wish.
Provided by Marlene Rosensweig
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place all ingredients into bread machine in order given.
- Bake according to bread machine directions for regular bake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 238.5 mg, Sugar 3 g
PAPPA AL POMODORO (ITALIAN BREAD AND TOMATO SOUP)
This is a stick-to-your-ribs soup that is homey and delicious. You not only economize with this recipe by using up your stale bread deliciously, you also prepare an international treat that few know about and really needs more recognition. Please note that this could easily be turned into a vegetarian recipe by using vegetable broth.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sauté the garlic and onion in olive oil with the chili pepper until the garlic has lightly browned and the onion is just getting golden; add the tomato; season with salt; add half the basil leaves torn into tiny pieces; crush the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon and stir; cook until the tomatoes fall apart (about 20 minutes).
- Put the bread into the sauce; the bread will soak up the sauce and it will get quite thick; add enough stock to soften the bread and to make it liquidy; add the remaining basil and cook until the bread becomes a kind of mush (this is called'pappa').
- Serve, sprinkling with parmesan cheese and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over each serving.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is essential for making the best tomato bread. Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and have no blemishes.
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme, will add a delicious flavor to your tomato bread. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the bread in a hot oven. This will help to create a crispy crust and a fluffy interior.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Tomato bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's perfect for sandwiches, grilled cheese, or simply toasted with butter. With a few simple tips, you can make tomato bread that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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