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Checkerboard Pull-Apart Loaf with Pistachio Pesto & Burrata


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A visually stunning pull-apart bread with alternating layers of green pesto and white dough, served with creamy burrata.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (for pesto)
  • 1 ball burrata cheese
  • 1 tbsp flaky sea salt (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to yeast mixture. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth.
  3. Divide dough in half. Knead pesto (made by blending basil, pistachios, parmesan, garlic, and 1/4 cup olive oil) into one half until evenly green.
  4. Roll both doughs into rectangles. Cut into strips and layer alternately in a greased loaf pan.
  5. Cover and let rise for 1 hour. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden.
  6. Cool slightly, then pull apart and serve with torn burrata and flaky salt.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.