Elevate your homemade bread game with this irresistibly flavorful Herb and Onion Loaf with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, crafted effortlessly in your bread machine. This rustic loaf combines the savory aroma of dried basil, oregano, and minced onion with the sweet tang of honey and chewy bursts of sun-dried tomatoes. Designed for optimal ease, the bread machine handles everything—from kneading to baking—leaving you with a perfectly soft and herbaceous loaf every time. Ideal for sandwiches, toasted slices, or paired with dips, this recipe delivers both convenience and gourmet appeal. Ready in just a few hours, it’s a must-try for bread enthusiasts looking to infuse their bakes with Mediterranean-inspired flair. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prepping, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Add the warm water to the bread machine pan, ensuring it is between 100°F and 110°F to activate the yeast properly.
Add olive oil, honey, and salt to the pan in the order recommended by the bread machine manufacturer.
Sprinkle the dried basil and oregano evenly over the liquid ingredients.
Add the dried minced onion and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, ensuring they are spread out and not clumped together.
Measure the flour carefully and add it to the pan, covering the liquid ingredients completely.
Make a small well in the center of the flour mound and add the active dry yeast. Ensure the yeast does not come into contact with the liquid ingredients before mixing begins.
Place the bread pan into the bread machine and close the lid.
Select the basic or white bread cycle on your bread machine and choose your desired crust color (light, medium, or dark). Press start.
Allow the bread machine to knead, rise, and bake according to the selected cycle. This process typically takes about 3 hours but may vary depending on your machine.
Once the bread is finished baking, carefully remove the bread pan using oven mitts and turn the loaf out onto a cooling rack.
Allow the bread to cool for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing to ensure the texture has set properly.
Serve warm with butter or olive oil, or enjoy as a flavorful base for sandwiches.
Calories |
2430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 36.5 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4490 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 462.6 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 125.4 g | ||
| Protein | 68.7 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 29.1 mg | 162% | |
| Potassium | 7987 mg | 170% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.