Bread is a staple food in many households, and there are hundreds of variations you can use to make your own homemade loaf. One of the most delicious and creative combinations is bread with pesto. Pesto bread is a great way to add a little bit of extra flavor to your meals, and it is a perfect accompaniment to salads, soups, and other dishes.

Here’s how to make bread with pesto:

Ingredients
– 1 package of yeast (active dry yeast preferred)
– 1 and 1/2 cups of warm water
– 1 tablespoon of salt
– 3 tablespoons of olive oil
– 4 cups of flour
– 1/2 cup of pesto (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

1. Activate the yeast. Start by dissolving the yeast into the 1 and 1/2 cups of warm water. To do this, pour the yeast packet into the water and wait for two minutes, or until the yeast is bubbly and frothy. This process is called activating the yeast, and it is essential to make sure your bread will rise.

2. Add salt and olive oil. Once the yeast is activated, add the salt and olive oil to the mixture. Mix well and let it sit for a minute or two.

3. Add the flour. Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring constantly until a sticky dough forms. You may need to adjust the amount of flour slightly, depending on the humidity in your kitchen. You want the dough to be elastic but still sticky.

4. Knead the dough. Flour a surface and transfer the dough onto it. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Use the palm of your hand and push down on the dough, then fold and roll it over, repeating the process. This helps to develop gluten in the dough and allows it to rise better.

5. Add the pesto. Once the dough is kneaded, add the pesto to the bowl and fold the dough over to form a ball, making sure the pesto is well incorporated into the dough.

6. Let the dough rise. Place the dough in a large bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until it has doubled in size. Warm places include near an oven, radiator, or a sunny window.

7. Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F.

8. Form the bread. Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down, remove it from the bowl and form it into the shape of a loaf. You may need to slightly flour your hands and the surface you’re working on to prevent the dough from sticking. Place the dough in a greased loaf pan or on a baking pan lined with parchment paper.

9. Let the dough rise again. Cover the dough with the clean towel again and let it rise for another 30 minutes or until it has doubled in size again.

10. Bake the bread. Once the dough has risen, bake the bread in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until a golden brown crust has formed on top and the bread sounds hollow when tapped underneath.

11. Cool the bread. Once done, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

In conclusion, pesto bread is an effortless yet flavorful twist on classic homemade bread. You can use homemade pesto or store-bought versions—the bread really turns out delicious either way. Regardless of whether you’re an experienced baker or a beginner, this recipe will undoubtedly not disappoint. So, what are you waiting for, it’s time to bake some pesto bread?

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