Tag: cheese

  • Pull Apart Cheesy Pesto Bread

    Makes 2 servings

    You will need:

    • 250 g strong bread flour , plus more for dusting
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon yeast
    • 150 ml warm water
    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, plus a tiny bit for greasing
    • 150 g pesto
    • 30g shredded cheddar cheese
    • 30g shredded mozzarella cheese

    Combine the flour, salt, and yeast together, then form a well in the centre. Add the water and 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and stir until the mixture holds together.

    Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 7-10 minutes.

    Put the dough into a bowl greased with olive oil, cover with cling film, and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

    Knead the dough again for another minute or so, then form the mixture into 18 even-sized balls.

    Coat each dough ball in a generous helping of pesto.

    Place the dough balls into a large cake tin, cover and rise for another hour.

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C.)

    Cover the dough balls with the cheddar and mozzarella.

    Bake for 20-25 minutes.

    Enjoy!

    Original recipe: Tasty