Tomato, Basil and Garlic-Filled Pane Bianco

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water (warmed to 100 degrees - 110 degrees Fahrenheit)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 teaspoons Fleischmann's active dry yeast
• 1 cup low-fat milk (warmed to 100 degrees - 110 degrees Fahrenheit)
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 5-5 1/2 cups unbleached bread flour (King Arthur )
• 18 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, well-drained
• 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic (garlic powder fine too)
• 1 1/2 cups cheese, Italian blend, shredded, divided
• 2/3 cup basil, chopped fresh

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, add warm water, sugar and yeast. Stir and let sit 10 minutes. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add milk, oil, yeast mixture, eggs and salt. Mix until well combined, about 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in enough of the flour to make a soft dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface or with a dough hook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, turn to grease top. Cover, let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, thoroughly drain sun-dried tomatoes; lay on paper towel to absorb moisture. Using kitchen shears, finely chop tomatoes. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

4. 4

   Punch down dough, divide in half. Roll one piece into a 22 x 8½-inch rectangle. Sprinkle on half of the garlic, cheese, basil and tomatoes. Starting with 22-inch side, roll up (jelly-roll fashion) tightly. Pinch edges to seal. Place roll seam-side down on baking sheet. With scissors, cut lengthwise down center of roll, about 1-inch deep to within 1/2-inch of the ends. Keeping cut-side up, form an "S" shape. Tuck both ends under center of "S" to form a "figure eight"; pinch ends to seal.

5. 5

   Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, 45 to 60 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough.

6. 6

   Bake the first loaf in a preheated 350 degree oven 35 to 40 minutes. Tent loaf with foil after 15 to 20 minutes to prevent over browning. Bake remaining loaf.

7. 7

   Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.