08/04/2026
There’s something extra special about making homemade bread, especially when I get to share the kitchen with my two favorite little helpers. ❤️ Today we made a crusty tomato basil mozzarella yeast bread stuffed with rich tomato paste, savory sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, gooey mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze baked right inside. The smell while this baked was absolutely incredible, and the golden, crispy crust with the cheesy, flavorful center made every minute of waiting worth it!
If you love homemade bread that’s perfect for dipping in olive oil, pairing with pasta, or enjoying warm right out of the oven, you have to save this recipe and give it a try. Let me know in the comments—would you serve this with soup, pasta, or eat it straight from the cutting board?
Recipe:
* 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
* 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 1¼ cups warm water
* 1¼ teaspoons salt
* 1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste
* 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
* Fresh basil (to taste)
* Sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, to taste)
* Mozzarella cheese (to taste)
* Balsamic glaze (drizzle inside before baking)
Nothing beats homemade bread made with family, flour-covered little hands, and memories that will last forever. ❤️ If you enjoyed watching us bake together, don’t forget to like, save this recipe for later, and share it with another bread lover!