Tomato Bread (Abm)

Your bread machine is about to earn its counter space.

This loaf gets its rosy color and deep savory backbone from tomato paste, while Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and dried onion layer in flavor that fills the whole kitchen as it bakes.

A touch of applesauce keeps things moist, and a whisper of nutmeg adds warmth you can’t quite place but absolutely love.

Five minutes of measuring is all the effort this one asks from you.

Pro Tips

• Add the wet ingredients first (tomato paste, egg white, applesauce) so the yeast stays dry on top until the cycle begins.
• This bread is fantastic sliced thick and toasted with butter, or used as the base for a grilled cheese sandwich.
• For a more savory loaf, reduce the sugar and add a tablespoon of dried basil or sun-dried tomato flakes.