Italian Tomato Bread

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast & sugar in the warm water. Let stand 5 minutes.

Add in the pizza sauce, 1/4 cup melted butter, egg, salt, & basil paste. Stir together. Then add 2 to 3 cups of flour sifted, stirring until smooth. Add more flour as needed until it forms a firm dough.

Turn dough out onto a floured surface & knead until elastic. About 6 minutes. Place in oiled bowl - turn the dough once to oil top. Cover with a damp towel & set in a warm place to rise for about 1 1/2 hours.

Punch dough down. Reshape & transfer into an oiled loaf pan. Cover again with same towel & allow to rise for 30 more minutes.

Bake at 400F fahrenheit for 20 - 30 minutes or until golden brown - turning the pan half way through the cooking process. Place loaf on a wire rack to cool & brush with some melted butter.