Panera Tomato Basil Sandwich Bread

Name: Panera Tomato Basil Sandwich Bread
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: ¾ cup + 3 tbsp water; 3 tbsp water; 2¼ tsp active dry yeast; 1 tbsp sugar or golden syrup; 3 cups All purpose flour; 1¼ tsp sea salt; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 1½ tbsp fresh basil, chopped (or ½ tbsp dried); 1 tbsp olive oil; ¼ tsp chili flakes; ½ tsp garlic powder; brown sugar 1 tsp granulated sugar 1 tsp all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon salt ½ tbsp olive oil 1 tsp honey; 1tsp Granulated sugar; 1tsp Flour; 1 / 4tsp Cinnamon; 1/8 tsp salt; 1 / 2tbsp Olive oil; 1tsp Honey

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Cook:20min

Updated at: Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:15:42 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

253

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1879.6 kcal (94%)

Total Fat32.9 g (47%)

Carbs350.2 g (135%)

Sugars53.6 g (60%)

Protein44 g (88%)

Sodium2454.2 mg (123%)

Fiber14.7 g (52%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Combine the yeast, water, and golden syrup or sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let sit for a few minutes until foamy. Add the remaining dough ingredients and knead for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Let the dough rest, covered, until double in size, 60-90 minutes. Meanwhile make the glaze. The glaze is optional but necessary if you are going for the Panera style loaf, and really quite good regardless. Combine all the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and thin to a consistency that is easily spread with a pastry brush. Once the dough has doubled, turn it out onto a work surface and form into a loaf to fit an 8x4" loaf pan. Cover and allow to rise until doubled, about 60 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Once the loaf has crested the edges of the pan, gently brush the top evenly with the glaze. Bake 20-25 minutes.