Tomato Pesto Batter Bread

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Tomato Pesto Batter Bread - A Savory and Easy-to-Make Bread Recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 ( .25 ounce ) package active dry yeast
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup warm water
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons butter , melted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
201
Sugar
2g
Fat
4g
Tomato Pesto Batter Bread is a savory and easy-to-make bread recipe, featuring basil as its primary herb. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes gives it a tasty and interesting twist. This bread is not only delicious but a great accompaniment to soups and salads for dinner or as a snack. It is a perfect bread for a summer picnic or barbecue party. You don't need any special baking skills to make this bread, just mix up the ingredients in a large bowl, pour it in a baking pan, and let it rise. You'll have a scrumptious loaf of bread in less than an hour.

Instructions

1.Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
2.In a food processor, blend the basil and olive oil until smooth. Add the basil mixture to the yeast mixture and stir well to combine.
3.Add the flour and salt slowly, mixing constantly, until well combined.
4.Fold in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
5.Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
6.Allow the batter to rise in the pan for 30 minutes.
7.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
8.Brush the melted butter over the top of the bread and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bread is golden brown.

PROS

This tomato pesto bread recipe is extremely easy to make, and requires minimal effort.

It is a savory bread that can be served as a standalone snack or paired with soup and salads.

CONS

This bread has a short shelf-life and should be consumed the same day if possible.

Also, this recipe contains sun-dried tomatoes which may be an allergy trigger for some individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This bread contains valuable nutrients such as fiber, protein and carbohydrates.
Sun-dried tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that can help to prevent some cancers.

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