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Cheesy Pesto Sun Bread

Cheesy Pesto Sun Bread

Course Appetizer, Bread
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Sun Bread
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • teaspoon sugar
  • teaspoon salt
  • package active dry yeast
  • 1+1/4 cups lukewarm water
  • 3+1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup green pesto
  • 1 cup of red pesto
  • 1 cup of shredded pizza cheese

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Use a spoon to create a well in the middle.
  2. Add yeast, pour the lukewarm water over the yeast. Wait until it bubbles.
  3. Add the and oil and knead everything to a smooth dough.
  4. Cover the bowl with a dishcloth and stow in a warm place for 45 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Knead the dough briefly. Divide into three equal portions (use a kitchen scale if you have one.)
  7. Roll out the dough pieces on a floured work surface into 12-inch rounds. Trim the edges with a sharp knife if they look ragged.
  8. Spread the one circle with red pesto, then sprinkle half of the cheese over the top.
    Cheesy Pesto Sun Bread
  9. Lay the second circle on top, gently spread the green pesto on the second circle and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
  10. Lay the third circle on top and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  11. Press a 2+1/2 inches in diameter cookie cutter or glass into the center to create an impression. Use a sharp knife to cut a circle out of the impression.
  12. Starting at the edges, use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut 12 equal-sized strips ending at the edge of the circle cutout.
  13. Twist each strip once all in the same direction.
    Cheesy Pesto Sun Bread
  14. Lightly brush water over everything.
  15. Place in the oven and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
  16. Remove from oven and serve warm.