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PULL APART CHEESY PESTO BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Pull Apart Cheesy Pesto Bread Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: strong bread flour, salt, yeast, warm water, extra virgin olive oil, pesto, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups strong bread flour, plus more for dusting
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon yeast
⅔ cup warm water
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, plus a tiny bit for greasing
⅔ cup pesto
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, salt, and yeast together, then form a well in the centre. Add the water and 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and stir until the mixture holds together.
  • Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 7-10 minutes.
  • Put the dough into a bowl greased with olive oil, cover with cling film, and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  • Knead the dough again for another minute or so, then form the mixture into 18 even-sized balls.
  • Coat each dough ball in a generous helping of pesto.
  • Place the dough balls into a large cake tin, cover and rise for another hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C.)
  • Cover the dough balls with the cheddar and mozzarella.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1106 calories, Carbohydrate 112 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 1 gram

PESTO STAR BREAD



Pesto Star Bread image

I was excited to work with the Taste of Home Test Kitchen to make a savory version of my Christmas Star Twisted Bread. Pesto bread is perfect for the holidays (but it's a showstopper at any time of the year). -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Optional: Additional grated Parmesan cheese, basil pesto, torn fresh basil and marinara sauce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine milk, egg, butter, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 4 portions. Roll each into a 12-in. circle. Place 1 circle on a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Spread with half the basil pesto to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Place second circle of dough on top; spread with sun-dried tomato pesto and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Top with third circle of dough, remaining basil pesto and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan; top with final portion of dough., Place a 2-1/2-in. round cutter on top of the dough in center of circle (do not press down). With a sharp knife, make 16 evenly spaced cuts from round cutter to edge of dough, forming a starburst. Remove cutter; grasp 2 adjacent strips and rotate twice outward. Pinch ends together. Repeat with remaining strips., Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden brown, 18-22 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with melted butter, avoiding areas where pesto is visible. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with additional cheese and basil before serving; serve with pesto or marinara.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PULL-APART CHEESY PESTO BREAD



Pull-Apart Cheesy Pesto Bread image

Think of this four-ingredient side as super-deluxe garlic bread. It's a fun way for the whole family to dig into some nutty pesto swirled together with gooey mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 Italian demi-loaves (or 1 large loaf)
1/4 cup Pesto
5 ounces thinly sliced low-moisture mozzarella
5 ounces thinly sliced Taleggio

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut into Italian demi-loaves (or 1 large loaf) at 1-inch intervals, taking care not to slice all the way through. Spread 1 teaspoon pesto between each slice. Stuff with thinly sliced low-moisture mozzarella and thinly sliced Taleggio. Wrap in parchment-lined foil and bake on a rimmed baking sheet until bread is crisp and cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

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