Basil & Red Capsicum Pugliese

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 15
Basil & Red Capsicum Pugliese Recipe
in Bread

Prep

25 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Medium

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 kg unbleached flour
1 tablespoon dried yeast
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bunch basil leaves , chopped
150 g red capsicums , roasted , finely chopped
3 2/3 cups water , lukewarm
2/3 cup olive oil
plastic wrap

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
356
Sugar
0.8g
Fat
10.6g
Originated from Puglia region in southern Italy, Pugliese is a type of Italian bread known for its rustic taste and texture. This version, Basil & Red Capsicum Pugliese is a twist on the traditional recipe that gives it a unique flavor and character. The bread is delicious with a slightly sweet and smoky taste from the roasted red capsicums. This bread is perfect to pair with soups, salads, and sandwiches.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, add unbleached flour, dried yeast, salt, sugar, chopped basil leaves, and roasted red capsicums.
2.Mix everything together, and then add lukewarm water and olive oil.
3.Gradually mix the dough and knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4.Cover the dough with a plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour.
5.After 1 hour, remove the plastic wrap and punch the dough to release the air.
6.Place the dough in a baking tin and allow it to rise for 30 minutes.
7.Preheat the oven to 220°C and bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
8.Remove the bread from the oven, and allow it to cool before slicing.

PROS

Basil & Red Capsicum Pugliese is a healthy and delicious bread that’s perfect for sandwiches or as a side dish.

The red capsicum gives it a slightly sweet and smoky flavor.

CONS

This bread requires a little bit of effort and time to make.

The bread is best consumed fresh within a day or two.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

As an unbleached flour bread, this recipe comes with lots of nutritional benefits. The basil leaves and roasted red capsicums provide vitamins and antioxidants that help support the immune system and reduce inflammation.
Olive oil also contains healthy monounsaturated fats that are beneficial to the heart.

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