pesto focaccia bread

Recipe by
Rachel Vanetti
Urbana, IL

This bread recipe is a wonderful addition to soups and pasta! My favorite soup to pair it with is my copycat Zuppa Toscana! The pesto can be omitted to give the bread a more simple Parmesan flavor.

yield 8 -10
prep time 50 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pesto focaccia bread

  • 3 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1 pkg
    yeast
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 c
    water
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil, divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    pesto
  • 1 Tbsp
    parmesan, grated

How To Make pesto focaccia bread

  • 1
    Coat 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
  • 3
    In a glass cup, combine water and 2 tablespoons of butter. Microwave in 15 second bursts until warm but not hot!.
  • 4
    Add butter mix to dry ingredients and stir. Spread into your greased baking pan.
  • 5
    Cover pan with towel and let rise until doubled. About 30 minutes or so.
  • 6
    Using an oiled finger or wooden spoon handle, poke holes in dough about an inch apart, not quite to the bottom.
  • 7
    Drizzle the dough with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, spread pesto on (optional) and sprinkle with parmesan.
  • 8
    Let rise, uncovered for an additional 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 9
    Bake 25 to 20 minutes and let cool slightly. It is delicious warm!!

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