Tomato Garlic Bread

Tasty and great for sharing with the whole family. The recipe will make up to 4 breads, or if fewer are required the ingredients can be stored for later use. The dish is vegetarian and dairy free.

Preparation time - 45 minutes
Cooking time - 10 minutes

Ingredients (makes 4 breads)

For the base

500g plain flour

2 tsp salt

7g sachet yeast

3 tbsp olive oil

300ml water

For the topping

400g tin of good quality tomatoes such as Napolina

2 garlic cloves

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp oregano

2 tbsp olive oil

black pepper

fresh basil leaves

To cook

1. Mix the bread ingredients together either with a mixer or by hand. Add to a bowl,.cover with a tea towel and leave to prove in a warm place for 30 mins. Split the dough into 4 pieces. For each bread required, roll the piece flat and place on a pizza tray.

 

2. Add the tomatoes to a bowl by hand, removing the stems and any skin.

3. Finely chop the garlic and stir into the tomatoes along with the salt, pepper, oregano and olive oil.

4. Spoon the mixture over the bread base, leaving a 2cm gap at the edges.

5. Cook for 10 mins in a 180c oven, until the edges are lightly brown. Top with fresh basil and cut into slices. Serve.