I had some pesto left over and decided to use it as a flavouring for my bread, in the dough and on top and the result was wonderful, soft, flavoursome bread...perfect for a picnic. so If you have any pesto left over then why not whip up this wonderful bread, perfect to serve if you have lots of guests and they can all help themselves :))
Bread
250g Strong white bread flour
1 tsp salt
5g fast action yeast
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Pesto (homemade or jar, but needs to be oily)
180ml water (lukewarm)
Topping
1-2 tbsp pesto
5-6 cherry tomatoes
Add all the bread ingredients to a bowl and slowly add the water and mix to form a soft sticky dough.
Knead for 8-10 minutes and place in an oiled bowl and leave to prove in a warm place for about 1 1/2 hr or until doubled in size
Turn out very gently onto a lined baking sheet trying not to knock too much of the air out and shape.
Spread another 1-2 tbsp of pesto over the top (gently) and add the cut cherry tomatoes into the dough pushing them gently into the dough
Leave to prove for about 45 minutes
Pre heat the oven to 200/180c
Make some dimples with an oiled finger and drizzle a small amount of oil over the top and some salt
Place in the pre heated oven for around 15 minutes or until golden (this is a very moist bread so check the bread for colour rather than any hollow sound underneath like most breads)
And enjoy :)
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