Braided Pesto Bread
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Ingredients
- 2 oz olive oil
- 1 lb of strong flour
- 1/2 tsp dry baker’s yeast
- 12 oz warm water
- 1 tsp salt
- La Española Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray for Greasing
preparation
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1.
Mix the flour, salt and sifted yeast in a bowl.
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2.
Add the olive oil and the warm water.
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3.
Knead with your hands for about 15 minutes until it does not stick to your hands. Roll the dough.
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4.
In a bowl greased with oil spray add the dough, cover with a cloth and let it rise until it has doubled its volume. 4. Approximately 60 minutes. The time will depend on the temperature and humidity of the area.
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5.
Stretch the dough and fill with green pesto. Roll to form a cylinder, make a longitudinal cut without reaching the end of the end.
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6.
Form the braid by alternating both strips of dough.
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7.
Grease a rectangular mold and place the bread braid. 8. Cover with a cloth and let rise until it doubles in volume.
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8.
Bake at 350 F for 35-40 minutes.
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Leave to cool and enjoy!