diff --git a/tests/pylorax/test_dnfbase.py b/tests/pylorax/test_dnfbase.py
index 698985ac..e32978cb 100644
--- a/tests/pylorax/test_dnfbase.py
+++ b/tests/pylorax/test_dnfbase.py
@@ -108,6 +108,5 @@ class CreateDnfDirsTest(unittest.TestCase):
 
         # will create the above directory if missing
         make_dnf_dirs(config)
-        _ = get_base_object(config)
 
         self.assertTrue(os.path.exists(self.tmp_dir + '/var/tmp/composer/dnf/root'))