It is always loved at first bite with this Pull Apart Cheesy Pesto Loaf! You will surely have a good time with this delicious treat! A perfect addition to your list of awesome recipes. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
For the dough:
2 tbsp olive oil
280ml water
7g fast action yeast
500g of strong white flour
2 tsp salt
For the pesto:
20g pine nuts, toasted
20ml olive oil
20g of Parmesan, grated
¼ tsp salt
40g basil
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
To assemble:
250g grated cheddar/mozzarella mix
Extra olive oil
Directions:
To Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, add salt, flour, yeast, olive oil, and a bit of water. Mix everything until well incorporated and turns into a dough. Knead for about 10 minutes or until the texture becomes smooth.
Put the dough back into the bowl, then wrap it in plastic. Allow the dough to rise for at least 1 hour and 30 minutes.
To Make the Pesto:
Place a frying pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium. Add the nuts, then toast for a few minutes just until aromatic.
Remove the nuts from the heat and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
In a food processor, add olive oil, salt, garlic, and basil. Pulse a few times until processed. Set aside about 1 tbsp of the mixture for later use.
In the same food processor with the mixture, add Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Pulse again until well combined.
To Assemble:
Sprinkle flour onto a flat surface, then place the dough on it. Roll it up to about a 30×50 cm rectangle. Remove the sides.
Add 3/4 of the pesto on top of the dough and spread it evenly. Top with shredded cheese. Slice it into quarters, stack them, and cut them into quarters again.
Apply cooking spray to a loaf pan. Place the wedges in it and arrange them in a single layer. Make sure to leave a space on the sides of the pan.
Cover them with plastic wrap and allow them to rise for half an hour.
Prepare the oven and preheat it to 200 degrees C.
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake the loaf for about 40 minutes or until done.
Cover with foil and bake for 15 more minutes.
Meanwhile, mix the reserved pesto sauce with salt and olive oil.
Remove the loaf from the oven and brush it with the mixture. Allow it to sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
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