Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 2 cups warm tomato juice (110° to 115°)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6-3/4 to 7-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Method

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the tomato juice, ketchup, Parmesan cheese, sugar, butter, salt, basil, oregano and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down. Divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.