This savory tomato garlic bread is a delightful twist on traditional bread, featuring a rich tomato flavor and a hint of garlic, perfect for any meal.
Add the whole milk, rich tomato paste, large egg, and extra virgin olive oil to the bread machine pan.
Ensure the liquids are at room temperature for optimal yeast activation.
Sprinkle the fine salt, granulated sugar, aromatic garlic powder, and ground nutmeg over the wet ingredients.
Distribute the seasonings evenly to enhance the flavor throughout the bread.
Add the high-protein bread flour on top, ensuring it covers the liquids completely.
Create a small well in the flour to hold the yeast.
Place the fresh dry active yeast in the well created in the flour.
Keep the yeast separate from the liquids until the mixing begins.
Set the bread machine to a 1-pound loaf size, light crust setting, and start the machine.
Refer to your bread machine's manual for specific settings if needed.
Once the bread is baked, remove it from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack for 1 hour before slicing.
Allowing the bread to cool completely ensures clean slices and prevents it from becoming gummy.