How to Make Tomato Pesto Batter Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the kitchen. And when that bread is infused with the flavors of tangy tomatoes and savory pesto, it's an absolute game-changer. This Tomato Pesto Batter Bread recipe combines the rich, earthy flavors of tomatoes and the bold, herbal notes of pesto to create a bread that is both unique and utterly delicious.

What sets this bread apart from traditional loaf bread is the batter-like consistency of the dough. Rath...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Place the basil leaves and the olive oil in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, basil mixture and sun-dried tomatoes; beat together until well combined, about 3 minutes. Cover bowl with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish or 5x9 inch loaf pan. Gently remix the batter with about 20 strokes of a wooden spoon and pour into the prepared pan. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the bottom of the loaf sounds hallow when tapped. Remove loaf from pan, place on a wire rack to cool and brush with melted butter.
  • Nutrition

    100 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 95mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 80mg