Description
A savory, fluffy homemade bread featuring a rich swirl of pesto and cream cheese. Perfect as a side dish or a standout appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 cups bread flour
- 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
- 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix in flour, salt, and half the parmesan. Stir in melted butter.
- Knead dough for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Mix softened cream cheese and pesto together in a bowl.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, spread pesto-cheese mixture, and roll into a log.
- Place in a loaf pan and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.