Bacon And Sun Dried Tomato Bread Recipes

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BACON BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°. Place bread slices in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch.
• Place tomatoes in strainer over small bowl; press tomatoes to drain oil into bowl (2 to 3 tablespoons oil is needed). Brush oil on bread. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp.
• Top bread slices with tomatoes, bacon and cheese. Bake about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.

BACON & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PHYLLO TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and oregano; cook 1 minute longer. Cool completely., Place tart shells on ungreased baking sheets. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, lemon juice and salt until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Stir in tomatoes, bacon, basil and onion mixture., Spoon 2 teaspoons filling into each tart shell. Top each with 1/2 teaspoon crushed crackers and 1/2 teaspoon cheddar cheese., Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled baked pastries in freezer containers. To use, reheat pastries on a baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven 15-18 minutes or until heated through.

BACON AND SUN DRIED TOMATO BREAD

Steps:

• Combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, basil and salt in a large mixer bowl. Add water; mix on medium speed of mixer for 1 minute. Add in bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and butter; mix to combine. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 6 to 8 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
• Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Form dough into a smooth loaf and place in pan. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place 30 to 40 minutes, or until dough is doubled in bulk.
• Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until done. Brush top with melted butter, if desired. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on cooling rack.

BACON & SUN-DRIED TOMATO ROLLS

Steps:

• Place the sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, onions and oregano in a frying pan. Depending on the amount of residual oil from the tomatoes and the amount of fat on the bacon, add 1-2 Tbsp of oil to the pan and fry gently until lightly browned. Add to the bread tin.
• Add the remaining ingredients in the following order; tomatoe puree, milk, water, sugar, wholemeal & white bread flours and finally the dried yeast.
• Run your breadmaker on the dough setting.
• Meanwhile, grease a baking sheet with butter and pre-heat the oven to 40-50°C.
• When the dough is ready, cut into 12 equal portions and place on the baking sheet. (If the dough is sticky, knead in some extra flour).
• Place the rolls in the warmed oven for about ~20 minutes for a 2nd rising.
• Turn the oven up to 200C and bake for 15 minutes, turning once half way through (no need to wait for the oven to get up to temperature).
• Remove from the oven and place on a cooling tray.
• Cut open, spread with unsalted butter and enjoy.