Savory Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Cheese Bread
Indulge in the aromatic delight of our Savory Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Cheese Bread, perfect for any meal or as a delicious appetizer. This artisan-style bread features a medley of roasted red peppers, fresh garlic, and a hint of parmesan cheese, making it a flavorful addition to your table. Ideal for sandwiches, toasting, or simply enjoying with olive oil for dipping, this bread is easy to make using a bread machine, allowing you to enjoy homemade goodness without the fuss.
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Water
3/4 cup (Measured)
Chopped Roasted Red Pepper
1/3 cup (Chopped)
Butter
1 tablespoon (Softened)
Garlic
2 cloves (Crushed)
White Bread Flour
3 1/4 cups (Measured)
Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup (Grated)
Sugar
2 tablespoons (Measured)
Salt
1 1/4 teaspoons (Measured)
Dried Basil Leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons (Measured)
Dry Yeast
2 teaspoons (Measured)
Instructions
1
Gather all your ingredients for convenience.
2
Begin by adding the measured water to the bread machine pan.
3
Layer in the chopped roasted red peppers, softened butter, and crushed garlic next.
4
In a separate bowl, combine the white bread flour, freshly grated parmesan cheese, sugar, salt, dried basil, and dry yeast carefully.
5
Add the flour mixture on top of the wet ingredients in the bread machine pan, ensuring that the yeast does not touch the liquid right away.
6
Select the Basic bread cycle on your bread machine.
7
Start the machine and let it knead and bake your flavorful bread until golden brown.
8
Once done, carefully remove the bread from the pan and cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Cheese Bread?
It is an artisan-style yeast bread made with roasted red peppers, fresh garlic, and parmesan cheese, specifically designed for bread machines.
What are the primary ingredients in this bread?
The main ingredients include water, roasted red peppers, butter, garlic, white bread flour, parmesan cheese, sugar, salt, dried basil, and dry yeast.
Can I make this bread using a bread machine?
Yes, this recipe is optimized for a bread machine to provide homemade bread with minimal fuss.
What bread machine setting should I use?
You should select the Basic bread cycle on your bread machine for this recipe.
How many garlic cloves are needed?
The recipe calls for 2 cloves of garlic, which should be crushed before adding.
What type of flour is best for this recipe?
White bread flour is recommended, and you will need 3 1/4 cups.
How much roasted red pepper is required?
You should use 1/3 cup of chopped roasted red peppers.
Do I need to soften the butter?
Yes, the recipe specifies using 1 tablespoon of softened butter.
What kind of cheese is used?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
How much yeast is used in this bread?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of dry yeast.
What is the correct order for adding ingredients to the bread machine?
Start with water, then add peppers, butter, and garlic. Finally, add the flour mixture containing the cheese, sugar, salt, basil, and yeast on top.
Why shouldn't the yeast touch the liquid immediately?
Ensuring the yeast does not touch the liquid right away prevents it from activating prematurely before the kneading cycle starts.
How much water does this recipe require?
The recipe uses 3/4 cup of measured water.
Is there any sugar in this bread recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 2 tablespoons of sugar.
How much salt should I add?
The recipe calls for 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt.
What herbs are used for flavoring?
The bread is flavored with 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried basil leaves.
How should the bread be cooled?
Once the baking cycle is complete, remove the bread from the pan and cool it on a wire rack before slicing.
What is the serving suggestion for this bread?
It is ideal for sandwiches, toasting, or enjoying with olive oil for dipping.
Can this bread be served as an appetizer?
Yes, it is specifically noted as being perfect as a delicious appetizer.
Is this considered an artisan-style bread?
Yes, it is described as an artisan-style bread featuring a medley of savory flavors.
How many ingredients are in this recipe in total?
There are 10 distinct ingredients in this recipe.
Is this bread recipe categorized as comfort food?
Yes, it is tagged as comfort food and homemade bread.
Can I use fresh basil instead of dried?
The recipe specifies dried basil, but you could substitute fresh basil by increasing the quantity, though dried is standard for bread machine mixes.
What does the bread look like when finished?
The bread should be baked until it reaches a golden brown color.
Can I use this bread for sandwiches?
Yes, its savory garlic and pepper profile makes it an excellent choice for sandwiches.
How should the roasted red peppers be prepared?
The peppers should be chopped into small pieces before being added to the pan.
Does this recipe contain cholesterol information?
The provided data does not list specific cholesterol or nutritional values.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to gather all your ingredients for convenience.
What is the final step before eating?
The final step is to let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Is this recipe suitable for beginners?
Yes, the use of a bread machine makes this an easy, fuss-free recipe for homemade bread.