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Crusty No Knead Pesto Bread

June 1, 2015 by Tiffany 12 Comments

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This crusty no knead pesto bread is easy to make and full of delicious pesto flavor. It requires no kneading and is baked in a dutch pan

no knead pesto bread: this crusty pesto bread is easy to make and full of delicious pesto flavor. It requires no kneading and is baked in a dutch pan. Yummy

No Knead Pesto Bread

Have you ever notice when you go to an Italian restaurant that they bring you bread and pesto on the side? The idea is to dip your bread inside the pesto for a delicious bite.

This got me thinking.. What if I put the pesto INSIDE the bread and bake? The result is this amazing No Knead Pesto Bread. Every bite is full of flavor. You can taste the garlic, the olive oil, and the basil. Oh, did I mention that it’s super easy to make?

Last week I brought you the basic super crusty and delicious No Knead Bread and told you that in the subsequent weeks I was going to posts a few variations. This Pesto Bread is one of them. Perfect to eat on

This Pesto Bread is one of them. Perfect to eat on its own, with some butter or use it for sandwiches. Add some turkey slices, lettuce, and tomato in between and go to town.

no knead pesto bread: this crusty pesto bread is easy to make and full of delicious pesto flavor. It requires no kneading and is baked in a dutch pan. Yummy

My husband came home yesterday just after I finished photo shooting the No Knead Pesto Bread. He couldn’t resist freshly baked bread and had a piece. In his exact words “This is the best best bread you have ever made”. That’s all I needed to hear, it made my day and I hope you think the same when you try it.

In his exact words “This is the best best bread you have ever made”. That’s all I needed to hear, it made my day and I hope you think the same when you try it.

no knead pesto bread: this crusty pesto bread is easy to make and full of delicious pesto flavor. It requires no kneading and is baked in a dutch pan. Yummy

My favorite food in the whole wide world is bread. I love making it and I love eating it. Homemade crusty pieces of bread were almost impossible to make until now, by baking your loaf inside a dutch oven on a high heat oven, it gives it so much crunch on the outside, with a soft center. Absolute perfection!

Homemade crusty pieces of bread were almost impossible to make until now, by baking your loaf inside a dutch oven on a high heat oven, it gives it so much crunch on the outside, with a soft center. Absolute perfection! Here are 2 picturesf the process:

no knead pesto bread: this crusty pesto bread is easy to make and full of delicious pesto flavor. It requires no kneading and is baked in a dutch pan. Yummy

I hope you can try this delicious No Knead Pesto Bread at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

no knead pesto bread: this crusty pesto bread is easy to make and full of delicious pesto flavor. It requires no kneading and is baked in a dutch pan. Yummy

3.5 from 16 votes
no knead pesto bread: this crusty pesto bread is easy to make and full of delicious pesto flavor. It requires no kneading and is baked in a dutch pan. Yummy
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No Knead Pesto Bread
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Proofing Time
12 hrs
Total Time
19 hrs 5 mins
 
no knead pesto bread: this crusty pesto bread is easy to make and full of delicious pesto flavor. It requires no kneading and is baked in a dutch pan
Course: Bread
Cuisine: French
Servings: 10
Calories: 235 kcal
Author: Tiffany Bendayan
Ingredients
  • 3 Cups Bread Flour
  • 1 Cup Prepared Pesto can be store bought
  • 1 Teaspoon Instant Yeast
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Cup Water at water temperature
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. In a big bowl, add the flour, yeast and salt. Using a wooden spoon add in the pesto and water. Mix until all the ingredients are combined
  2. Wrap plastic wrap on top of the bowl and let it proof for about 12 to 18 hours
  3. Place a dutch oven with lid inside the oven
  4. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit
  5. On a floured surface, drop the dough and shape into a ball or your desired shape
  6. Place the dough inside the preheated dutch oven. Cover with lid
  7. Bake for 30 minutes
  8. Remove the lid and bake for 12-15 minutes more or until brown on top
Recipe Notes

*You may use All Purpose Flour instead

Nutrition Facts
No Knead Pesto Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 467mg20%
Potassium 48mg1%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 500IU10%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

no knead pesto bread: this crusty pesto bread is easy to make and full of delicious pesto flavor. It requires no kneading and is baked in a dutch pan. Yummy

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  1. Rocio Mora says

    June 2, 2015 at 10:24 am

    I think this is a brilliant idea! I love the flavor of pesto and I would absolutely love to try this one day! I will be saving the recipe! Thank you! =D

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    • Tiffany says

      June 2, 2015 at 10:26 am

      Thanks so much Rocio!!

      Reply
  2. Bet @ Bet On Dinner says

    July 21, 2016 at 10:41 pm

    I’m sure this smells heavenly as it’s baking! I love no-knead bread but I’ve never branched out beyond the classic. I can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      July 22, 2016 at 8:21 am

      It really does Bet! Let me know what you think!

      Reply
  3. Jen says

    January 3, 2019 at 4:04 pm

    Under the steps it lists a “cup of water at water temperature “. Do you mean room temperature? This looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      January 3, 2019 at 4:46 pm

      Correct Jen. Sorry for the typo

      Reply
  4. Tina says

    January 10, 2019 at 5:03 am

    5 stars
    I made this the other day and everyone who tried it was *in love* with it! I used a 6-oz container of store-bought [vegan] pesto instead of a full cup, and I used one packet (~2.25 tsp) active dry yeast, not 1 tsp instant dry yeast, so my first step was to sprinkle the yeast on the water at 115 degrees F and let it sit for about 10 minutes. From there, I followed your steps exactly. The bread was really wonderful. Air pockets were tiny and the crust, especially right after I pulled it out of the oven, was especially crispy. It softened as the day progressed, though. Due to the quantity of pesto the bread was fairly fatty, but not in a bad way; it just definitely didn’t need butter. I do think that next time I’ll let the dough rise again after shaping it into a ball, because I thought I lost a lot of potential volume by throwing it right in the oven after shaping.

    All in all though, truly a fantastic recipe – a keeper for sure.

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      January 10, 2019 at 7:21 am

      Hi Tina! Glad you liked the recipe. Thanks for your tips and substitutions, it will surely help others.

      Reply
  5. Gail Collins says

    September 3, 2019 at 7:41 am

    Proof until doubled? The amount of hours seems extremely long.

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      September 3, 2019 at 9:33 am

      Hi Gail, this bread technique creates a wonderful flavor and very crunchy crust. It has much less yeast than other recipes and more hydration, that’s why it needs to proof that long.
      If you happen to have an instant pot with yogurt button, use that feature to cut the proofing time. Click here for more details: https://livingsweetmoments.com/crusty-instant-pot-sourdough-bread/

      Reply
  6. Maple says

    April 20, 2020 at 6:17 am

    Hi! Do you proof the bread in the refrigerator or at room temperature?

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      April 20, 2020 at 7:37 am

      room temperature Maple

      Reply

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