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:
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to yeast mixture. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth.
- 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.
- Roll both doughs into rectangles. Cut into strips and layer alternately in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly, then pull apart and serve with torn burrata and flaky salt.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.