It has been weeks that I wanted to share this recipe with you, but for a series of circumstances I haven’t been able to.

But today I’m at home sick, I have a bad BAD cold, my nose is stuffed, my throat hurts and I feel like my head is going to explode… so I have got some time on my hands to dedicate to my blog.

This bread recipe is going to knock your socks off. It’s pesto-parmesan flavor will make your house smell divine!

Ingredients (for one loaf of bread):

• 2 cups bread flour + 1/2 cup more as needed
• 1/2 packet of instant yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2-3 tbsp pesto (check my recipe for homemade pesto)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Dissolve yeast and sugar into lukewarm water, let it rest for about 10 min, until it is all bubbling.

In a bowl of your electric mixer (with the hook attachment) combine flour, salt, olive oil and the yeast mixture

 

Mix the ingredients until you get a smooth and elastic dough, add more flour if needed

 

 

Add a little olive oil in a bowl, place the knead dough into the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, place in a warm and dry place and et raise for about 2 hours or until it doubles in size

 

Roll out the dough in a rectangular shape on a slightly floured surface. Spread a few tbsp on pesto on top and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella

Roll up the dough sealing well the borders

 

With a sharp knife cut the dough down the center length wise

 

Take the two cut pieces and braid them together

 

Place the bread into a slightly greased loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let raise for an other hour. Bake at 180 C for about 30-35 min. Remove from the oven and allow to cool

Enjoy with your choice of dips

Love

– LittleDani

For a loaf of 15 slices, each slice provides:

• Calories: 102
• Fat: 2.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 15 g
• Protein: 3.9 g