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Homemade Pesto Bread

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Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 4 cup bread flour
  • 1 1/3 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 T sugar, honey or agave
  • Melted butter for before & after baking

Instructions

  • Combine warm water, yeast, & sugar. Let sit until foamy. 5-10 min
  • Mix in flour, salt, olive oil, & beaten egg
  • Knead dough until smooth. Medium speed for 5-10 min until smooth & elastic
  • Gently knead in the pesto until combined
  • Place dough in oiled bowl/cover & rise for 1 hr until doubled
  • Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan
  • Cover & let rise until dough has risen above pan. Bake at 400°F for 25-35 min (205°C) internal temp of 190°
  • Let cool on rack