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Pesto Babka Bread

Prep Time3 hours
Cook Time35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 500 g Plain flour
  • 1 x 7g sachet of quick action yeast
  • 240 ml Warm whole milk
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 50 g Granulated Sugar
  • 80 g Honey
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 Egg yolks
  • 140 g Softened unsalted butter
  • 170 g Green Pesto

Instructions

  • Combine the yeast and warm milk, set aside for 5 minutes
  •  In a mixing bowl, add the egg, egg yolks, vanilla, sugar, and honey, mix well.
  • Add in the milk and yeast mixture and mix again
  •  Add the flour a little at a time, mixing in-between with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the softened butter and mix until completely combined.
  • Cover with a tea towel and rest for 30 minutes
  • After 30 minutes, turn out the dough on to a floured surface,  knead until smooth & stretchy.
  • Divide the dough into two equal parts and place in bowls. Cover with cling film, allow to rise for 2 hours or until they have doubled in size.
  • After rise. Roll each dough ball out into a large rectangle.
  • Spread pesto over the entire surface of each one.Roll up each rectangle with the pesto filling inside.
  • Cut down the centre of each roll. You should now have 4 long strips ( see video)
  • Now braid ( see video for demonstration)
  • Once braided, cover loosely with cling film, allow to swell a little for 30 minutes.
  • Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sea salt.
  •  Pop in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 190°c