Tomato Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. tomato juice (V-8)
1/2 c. tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. butter or olive oil
6 to 6 1/2 c. flour
2 pkg. dry yeast
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried basil
3/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. ground rosemary
1/4 tsp. ground fennel
1 small garlic clove, pressed

Preparation

Heat V-8, tomato sauce and oil to 120\u00b0.
In large bowl, combine 3 cups of flour with dry yeast, sugar, salt and herbs. Add warmed tomato mixture and garlic.
Mix for 3 minutes, scraping sides of bowl frequently.
Add 3 to 3 1/2 cups flour and turn out onto well floured board.
Continue adding flour, small amounts
at a time so dough is not sticky and knead well.
Place in greased bowl and turn greased side up.
Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Punch down and let rest 15 minutes.
Shape into two loaves; place in greased bread pans and cover loosely.