Basil Tomato Bread With Herb Spread

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 14
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 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
• 1 egg , slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 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 . 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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