By Stuart Renshaw
Classico Pesto and Tomato Babka
15 steps
Prep:10minCook:30min
A deliciously savory twist on the classic Babka. We've used ready-made bread dough, Classico Traditional Basil Pesto and Classico Fire Roasted Pizza Sauce for a quick, fluffy and easy to master dish. Roll, spread, cut, braid and bake into a loaf. Or if you want to prepare the dough from scratch, more details below.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:02:52 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
75
High
Glycemic Load
29
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories325 kcal (16%)
Total Fat15.3 g (22%)
Carbs39.3 g (15%)
Sugars3.7 g (4%)
Protein8 g (16%)
Sodium916 mg (46%)
Fiber2.5 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
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Instructions
Step 1
Grease and line a loaf tin with parchment paper.
Loaf Pan
Parchment paperStep 2
Roll the raised dough into a large rectangle.
Rolling pinStep 3
Spread one half of the dough with pesto and the other half with fire roasted pizza sauce
Step 4
Roll into a large log. Cut a slit down the middle.
KnifeStep 5
With the cut-sides facing upwards, gently press the top end of each half together to seal, then lift the right half over the left half, followed by the left half over the right half. Repeat, twisting the dough to make a two-stranded plait, then gently press the bottom ends together to seal.
Step 6
Transfer to the prepared tin. Cover with a tea towel and let rise again until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Step 7
Preheat oven to 375º in the last 15 minutes of proofing. Whisk the egg and water together
Whisk
BowlStep 8
Brush the dough with the egg wash. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Cooking BrushStep 9
Remove and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve with extra pesto or pizza sauce!
To Make You Own Dough
Step 10
Ingredients you'll need: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, ½ cup warm whole milk, 2 large eggs (whisked), 2tspn Salt
Step 11
In a large bowl add the milk and sprinkle over the yeast. Whisk to combine. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
Step 12
Whisk in eggs, salt and sugar. Add in the flour and stir to combine.
Step 13
Add butter and knead until combined, smooth and elastic.
Step 14
Transfer to a greased bowl and cover. Let rest and rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Step 15
When the dough has risen, punch it down before starting to roll it.
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