3.6 from 60 votes
No Knead Pesto Bread
No Knead Pesto Bread combines bread flour with vibrant pesto sauce, yeast, salt, and water to create a dough that requires no kneading. After a long proofing period, the dough is baked in a preheated dutch oven to develop a golden crust. The pesto adds herbaceous flavor and moistness, delivering a loaf with a tender crumb and aromatic profile suitable for casual sandwiches or as a flavorful side for meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
19 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
235 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 3 Cups bread flour
- 1 Cup pesto sauce can be store bought, prepared
- 1 Teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Cup water at water temperature
Instructions
- In a big bowl, add the flour, yeast and salt. Using a wooden spoon add in the pesto and water. Mix until all the ingredients are combined
- Wrap plastic wrap on top of the bowl and let it proof for about 12 to 18 hours
- Place a dutch oven with lid inside the oven
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit
- On a floured surface, drop the dough and shape into a ball or your desired shape
- Place the dough inside the preheated dutch oven. Cover with lid
- Bake for 30 minutes
- Remove the lid and bake for 12-15 minutes more or until brown on top
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Notes
- All-purpose flour can be used instead of bread flour if necessary; expect a slightly less chewy texture.
- Allow the dough to proof for 12 to 18 hours to develop proper gluten structure without kneading.
- Use a preheated dutch oven to create steam during baking, which helps develop a crisp crust.
Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
467mg
(19%)
Potassium
48mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
500IU
(10%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.