Crusty No Knead Pesto Bread

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

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.

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.

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:

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.

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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*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 1mg 0%

Sodium 467mg 19%

Potassium 48mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 29g 10%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 10%

Calcium 4.6%

Iron 2.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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