Spelt Pesto Bread

Perfect for garlic lovers, this Spelt Pesto Bread combines earthy spelt with vibrant pesto flavor in a soft, delicious loaf. Enjoy as a savory snack or alongside your favorite meal.

Portions:4

Preparation Time: 20

Cooking Time:20

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Equipment

Baking sheet, Large bowl, Medium-size bowl, Parchment paper, Plastic wrap, Rolling pin, Wire rack

Ingrediënten

▢ 1 cup 235 ml water, heated to 100°F (38°C)
▢ ⅓ cup 85 g prepared vegan pesto
▢ 3 cups 360 g light spelt flour, plus extra if needed
▢ ¼ cup 36 g vital wheat gluten flour
▢ 2 tablespoons 24 g Sucanat
▢ 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
▢ 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
▢ ½ teaspoon canola oil to coat bowl

Instructies

In a medium-size bowl, combine the water and pesto.
In a large-size bowl, combine the 3 cups spelt flour, wheat gluten, Sucanat, salt, and yeast.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and pliable, adding more flour if necessary.
Shape into a ball.
Coat a large bowl with canola oil and turn the dough to coat.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, 60 to 90 minutes.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal parts.
Shape each part into a loaf and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Remove plastic wrap and bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
Let cool on a wire rack.