Bacon And Sun Dried Tomato Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 - 3 1/4 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope fast rising yeast (instant and or bread machine yeast)
1 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup very warm water (120 - 130F)
2 tablespoons very warm water (120 - 130F)
1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/3 cup drained chopped, sun-dried tomato (packed in oil)
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon melted butter (plus additional for brushing top of loaf)

Preparation

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\u00b0F 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.