Best Olive Pesto Bread Recipes

PESTO AND OLIVE FOCACCIA (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Select 1 1/2 pound loaf size.
• Add ingredients except pesto to machine according to manufacturer's directions.
• Select the dough cycle, when the cycle is complete, remove dough, punch down.
• Cover and allow to rest 10 minutes.
• Place dough on greased 11-12" pizza pan.
• Using the palms of your hands, pat dough into an even round just smaller than pan; using your fingertips, poke dough all over to dimple surface.
• Spread pesto over the dough.
• Cover loosely and let rise in a warm place 30 minutes; bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes.
• Serve warm or cool, cut into wedges. Leftovers can be store in the freezer.

SHRIMP AND BREAD BOWLS AND OLIVE-PESTO DRESSED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Arrange bread on a baking sheet and toast until crusty all over, 10 minutes.
• Heat about 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add anchovy paste and stir. Then add the shrimp and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and capers, cook for another 3 to 4 minutes more. Add wine and reduce a minute. Add stock and heat through. Then add the lemon juice, butter and parsley and stir, cooking for another minute.
• Place bread into bowls and drizzle with remaining extra-virgin olive oil then top with shrimp and pan juices. Place a bowl out to collect tails.
• Combine the tapenade and pesto and pour over arranged slices of tomatoes and red onions. Serve with shrimp bread bowls.

OLIVE PESTO BREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor blend oil, nuts, and garlic.
• Add olives and blend until smooth.
• Spread on baguette slices and top with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
• Broil until melted.