I’m not sure what your kitchen looks like, but mine is packed and overflowing with various kitchen gadgets — many of which were either purchased for me or inherited. That made this month’s Recipe Redux theme pretty complicated: treasured cookware, meaning something passed on to us from our favorite relatives. It’s a rare, rare meal I make that doesn’t involve something from my Grandma’s kitchen, specifically her KitchenAid mixer or her bread machine. I realized that I post recipes using my mixer often and have a shocking low amount of bread machine baking, considering I bake almost all of our own bread.
I remember the smell of freshly baking bread at my grandma’s house (and occasionally from my mom’s kitchen). It didn’t happen all the time, but I loved a fresh, crusty loaf of bread more than pretty much anything, and my Grandma knew that. In 4th grade, I had an allergic reaction to penicillin (either before or after my tonsillectomy, that time is a little fuzzy) and my grandma had to pick me up. She already had pea soup going and started some bread in her bread machine special for me. I have to say, it was definitely worth the polka dotty hive face in exchange for that bread. (Side note: that’s the only time in my entire life that I’ve had pea soup).
This bread was also a little inspired by a build-your-own grilled cheese lunch I had at a friends house the other day. We painted the outside of the bread with the oil from sun dried tomatoes, and it was insanely delicious. I knew I could buy sun dried tomato bread at the store, but it was so easy and rewarding to make at home. This bread is a little denser than store bought bread, mainly because it’s 100% whole wheat. I like it a little heartier like this for making grilled cheese and croutons, but I don’t think it would be as good not toasted, at least for me.
Tagged with: Dairy Free • Egg Free • Hidden Veggies • Nut Free • Soy Free • Vegan • Vegetarian • Whole Wheat • Yeast Dough
I am so excited to see this recipe. I haven’t eaten in a Panera in years but I loved their tomato bread. This totally reminds me of it but healthier. I can’t wait to make this. It is going to make a fantastic sandwich.
Christie– We eat at Panera probably more than we should (there’s limited dining out options in my small town, so it’s actually one of the better-for-you choices) but I’ve never tried their tomato bread! I’ll have to keep an eye out for it next time I’m there, since I know I loved this one.
I love the sound of this bread with the sun-dried tomatoes! I make almost all of our own bread too (except for really really busy weeks) and am always looking for new recipes to try!
I have a bread machine that I haven’t used in ages! This sun dried tomato bread (and whole wheat, no less!) sounds delicious!
I don’t have a bread making machine but when I move to Chicago and have more space its going to be my first purchase!!! I love this savory looking bread. I stopped making bread about 6 months ago and both my bf and I lost weight. Guess We should treat ourselves!
Never thought to put sun dried tomato into a bread – this is a great recipe!!
I’ve never seen sun-dried tomato bread at the store, but now I definitely have a hankering to try it! It’s so sweet that so much of what you cook and bake reminds you of your grandmother!
This looks delicious. I love sun dried tomatoes…and you know I always am in the mood for bread.
Kelly, I super duper wish you were my neighbor and could bring me yummy samples of all of these delicious foods you make. I can’t stop thinking about this bread. I love a hearty bread … and with the sun dried tomatoes … come on now. I’m gonna need to make this asap! 🙂
homemade bread is the beeeest! And this would def. make an amazing grilled cheese!
I always love the idea of veggies in bread, so this tomato bread is such a great recipe!
This bread looks amazing!