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Pesto Parmesan Sourdough

Pesto Parmesan Sourdough: Your New Favorite Artisan Bread

This Pesto Parmesan Sourdough offers a delightful twist on traditional artisan bread, marrying tangy basil pesto with the nutty richness of parmesan.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cold Fermentation Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Artisan
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups bread flour substitute with all-purpose flour for a softer texture
  • 1.5 cups water use filtered water for best results
  • 1 cup active sourdough starter ensure it's bubbly and active
  • 1.5 teaspoons fine sea salt helps in gluten formation
For the Flavor
  • 0.5 cups basil pesto store-bought or fresh ingredients are both fine
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese can use asiago or mozzarella for variation

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • banneton
  • parchment paper
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of bread flour, 1.5 cups of lukewarm filtered water, and 1 cup of active sourdough starter. Stir until just incorporated, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. After the autolyse, sprinkle 1.5 teaspoons of fine sea salt evenly over the dough and knead until fully integrated.
  3. Over the next two hours, perform the stretch and fold technique every 30 minutes.
  4. Spread half a cup of basil pesto over the dough, followed by one cup of grated parmesan cheese. Fold the dough to encase the fillings.
  5. Transfer the dough to a floured banneton or bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 12-14 hours.
  6. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Flip the dough onto parchment, score it, and bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 25 minutes.
  7. After baking, cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with different pestos or cheeses to customize your bread.

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