Pesto Pull Apart Bread

(from epcasey’s recipe box)

Prep time: 90 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves 8 people

Categories: Breads

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 c firmly packed basil leaves
  • 1/2 c grated romano cheese
  • 1/4 c olive oil
  • OR 1/4 c Prepared Pesto
  • 1/2 t salt
  • pinch sugar
  • 1 package yeast
  • 1/4 c warm water
  • 3 c flour

Directions

  1. Mince basil with garlic. Add romano. Place in bowl and gradually add oil, whisking constantly. Set Aside.

  2. Place generous pinch of sugar, yeast and 1/4 c warm water in bowl, set until foamy.

  3. In large bowl, place 2 cups flour, 1/2 t salt, stir. Add yeast, basil and 1 c water. Stir and add 1 cup flour gradually. Knead with dough hook. Place in greased bowl, cover, rise for 1 hour. Punch down,knead briefly. Divide into 14-16 balls. Fit around edge of 14 inch greased cake pan, leave room for rising. Rise 30 minutes. Bake at 35-40 minutes at 375F

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