Cheesy Pesto Pull-Apart Bread Loaf
This delicious pull-apart bread combines fresh basil pesto with gooey mozzarella and parmesan for a savory treat that's perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Dough
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1.25 cups warm water (about 110 F)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.75 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar; let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
- Combine flour, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes; add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until smooth, then let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough and spread pesto evenly over it.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan over the pesto. Cut the dough into squares and stack or arrange in a loaf shape.
- Brush the top with melted butter and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For best results, serve warm and enjoy!