Savory Braided Pesto Bread Recipe from Scratch

Name: Savory Braided Pesto Bread Recipe from Scratch
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup warm water (approximately 105-110˚); 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 Tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for greasing the bowl); 3 ½ cups bread flour (or all purpose flour); 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; ½ cup basil pesto (homemade or store bought)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:25min

This savory braided pesto bread recipe is made from scratch. Light and fluffy, this homemade bread is braided with bright green basil pesto for a tasty, beautiful side dish.

Updated at: Sat, 27 Sep 2025 01:22:12 GMT