Special Savory Loaves

Name: Special Savory Loaves
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup minced fresh basil; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/4 cup minced garlic; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

17 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1 egg white, lightly beaten
2 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add soup, oil, salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. For filling, combine basil, parsley, garlic and oil in a bowl; let stand for 30 minutes.
3

Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Spread basil mixture to within 1 in. of edges. Cover with tomatoes and sprinkle with cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, beginning at long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under.
4

Place loaves on greased
5

; brush tops with egg white. Combine remaining topping ingredients; sprinkle over loaves. With a sharp knife, cut four 1/2-in. slits on top of each loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
6

Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.