Portuguese Sofrito Bread Abm

Infuse your kitchen with the irresistible aromas of Portugal with this Portuguese Sofrito Bread, made effortlessly in your bread machine. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this recipe features a rich sofrito base of sautéed garlic, onion, and tomato paste, seasoned with dried oregano and parsley for a savory depth. Combined with the soft, fluffy texture of perfectly baked bread flour, every bite offers a perfect balance of herby and subtly sweet flavors, thanks to a touch of sugar. Ideal for a warm, homemade loaf with minimal hands-on effort, this versatile bread is perfect for dipping in olive oil, pairing with soups, or elevating your favorite sandwich. With just 10 minutes of preparation and the magic of your bread machine, enjoy this bakery-quality bread that brings the soul of Portuguese cuisine to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.25 cups Onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons Dried parsley
• 3 cups Bread flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

In a small skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic and finely chopped onion in olive oil until they are soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let this sofrito mixture cool slightly.

Step 2

Add water, sugar, salt, oregano, parsley, and the sofrito mixture into the bread pan of your bread machine. Ensure the sofrito mixture is evenly mixed into the liquid ingredients.

Step 3

Add the bread flour to the bread pan, spreading it evenly over the liquid ingredients.

Step 4

Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast into the well. Avoid allowing the yeast to directly touch the liquid ingredients at this stage.

Step 5

Place the bread pan into your bread machine and select the Basic/White Bread cycle using a medium crust setting. If your machine allows you to adjust the loaf size, select a 1.5-pound loaf option.

Step 6

Press start and allow the bread machine to mix, knead, rise, and bake the bread. This process typically takes about 3 hours depending on your bread machine model.

Step 7

When the baking cycle is complete, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine using an oven mitt. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack for further cooling.

Step 8

Slice and serve warm. This bread pairs beautifully with olive oil for dipping or as part of a hearty sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(819.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1749.9

Total Fat 34.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2405.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 314.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 20.0g
Protein 50.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 141.0mg	0%
Iron 19.2mg	0%
Potassium 979.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.5%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 71.1%