Pesto Bread step-by-step Homemade Bread Recipe

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What you need to bake Pesto Parmesan Bread
5 ½ cups unbleached BREAD FLOUR
2 cups WARM WATER (approx. 130 degrees F)
2-4Tbsp OLIVE OIL
2 Tbsp SUGAR
½ cup SKIM MILK POWDER
1 Tbsp KOSHER SALT
1 Tbsp INSTANT YEAST
PESTO (approx. 1 cup divided between loaves)
1 cup PARMESAN CHEESE (shredded and divided)
a sprinkle of CORN MEAL ……………..recipe makes 2 loaves
How to make this Pesto Bread Recipe
Sift 5 ½ cups of unbleached bread flour.
In a bowl, add 2 cups of warm water (approx 130 degrees F). Add 2 Tbsp olive oil, sugar, milk powder, salt, and yeast. Mix well.
1 cup at a time, add the sifted flour into the bowl until the dough thickens. Do not add all of the dough into the bowl. As soon as the dough in the bowl reaches a density forming a sticky ball, remove dough from the bowl and place onto a surface coated with flour. Continue adding the sifted flour to the ball, turning and folding the flour into the dough ball.
Continue this kneading process for 8-10 minutes, adding dough as needed (the entire 5 ½ cups may not be needed).
After kneading, place the dough into a bowl coated with 1 Tbsp of olive oil. The bowl should be at least twice the size of the dough ball. Cover bowl and set aside for 45-60 minutes to allow the dough to rise. The dough will expand to approx. double in size.
When dough has risen, push a floured fist into the top of the dough-this will release the gas. Remove dough from bowl and divide into equal halves (equal halves will cook equally in the oven).
With a rolling pin, spread one of the dough halves into a square approx. 9 X 14 inches. Spread ½ cup of prepared pesto evenly over the flattened dough. Sprinkle top with ½ cup shredded, parmesan cheese.
Roll up the dough and toppings into a 14 inch “burrito” shape, folding and pinching the ends shut. With a sharp knife, cut lengthwise down the center of the rolled bread, creating halves. Cut gingerly, being mindful not to crush the layers of dough, and leave one of the very ends attached so as to not separate the halves completely. Fold the bread halves into a braid. Keep the cut sides of dough facing upward.
Coat a loaf pan with olive oil and sprinkle the bottom of the pan with a light dusting of corn meal; this will help keep the bread from sticking to the bottom of the pan as it bakes. Transfer braided bread “face-up” into pan and cover. Repeat this process with the other dough half and then set the 2 loaf pans aside for 1 hour to allow them to continue to rise.
After the loaves have risen, place them in an oven pre-heated to 375 degrees F and bake for approx. 35-40 minutes.
Remove bread from the oven. Parmesan cheese and pesto may be melted to the inside of the pan and you may need to cut around the edges of the pan with a knife. Remove loaves and place on a cooling rack, but don’t let the bread cool for too long before cutting off a slice-it’s delicious warm.

[@susanrobinson408]

LOVE Mama Redbuck!! So glad you are back!!

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

this is a blast from the past...I saw my mom last week but just briefly since we've been doing the social distancing thing...she gave us a few loaves she had baked; one was a brioche and the other was a prosciutto ham loaf, which was delicious and I'd love to get it on video (hopefully sometime next year)

[@mslady1230]

😁😁😁😁MAMA BUCK!!!!!!!!! 😭😭😭😭(tears of joy) OH HOW I LOVE MAMA BUCK🥰🥰🥰🥰 I’m so glad she’s back😭😭😭😭🥳🥳🥳🥳. Unfortunately Chef Buck was being a pain in the neck messing with her as usual😠. But I kinda over looked that cause Issa glad to see my Mama Buck!!!!🥰🥰 I’ve missed you Mama Buck😢🥰🥰

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

she's been baking away, but I haven't been able to shoot any new Mama Redbuck videos with the social distancing stuff going on...hopefully that will change in the coming year

[@sisterwoman9274]

Mama Buck got that stove top shining soon bright!!😊 Reminds me of my Grandma, the generation that knew best.

[@peri3818]

“I can’t fire you, you’re my mother.” Ha, ha! The breads looked gorgeous out of the pan. If I saw those at a bakery I would buy one. The warm bread needed a little butter, heaven.

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

My mom always has bread loaves frozen in the freezer for when one of us kids stops by...I rarely get the chance to sample the bread right out of the oven, and it's certainly a treat to have it that way

[@marnellecorege6942]

I can only imagine how wonderful the house would smell after all that hard work - thx to your sweet Mama for sharing her recipe with us - love the mother/son relationship you share - cheers from Canada

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

fresh baked bread is one of the best air fresheners ever (I guess cookies are up there too)

[@Yolanda-yb8ji]

❤❤ beautiful meemaw!

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

thanks!

[@denaredford6701]

Mama knows her bread making skills . Bread looks perfecto .

[@shannamelton9104]

Good show! We love you Mama! Tell Camera Girl we missed her! Y'all be blessed! 🤗

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

CG has been cooking up a storm this week, but mostly new stuff that she's experimenting with...I've hardly been able to get in the kitchen myself ...but I'm definitely not complaining :^)

[@cathyaquilina5310]

Love seeing your Meemaw! Amazing bread!

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

it's one of my favorite breads that my mama bakes, and the bread has a nice holiday feel to it

[@martyrose]

Mom just ignores her sassy son and keeps on truckin'! What fun! Missed you guys. My phone died. Thanks!

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

thanks...my mom treats me like a squeaky door that she just got used to

[@martyrose]

@@ChefBuckRecipes OMG! That's hilarious!😄

[@minniec.9127]

Thank you Mama Redbuck! I love pesto bread and yours look spectacular. I also love rustic Kalamata olive bread. Yum :)

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

my mama loves kalamata olive bread, too!--it's so good...I always think of that as fancy bakery bread

[@minniec.9127]

@@ChefBuckRecipes Olive bread is my absolute favorite!

[@msjenjenp]

I ordered me one of those Danish whisks on Amazon for one of my birthday presents. Your Mom has THE BEST recipes. I love to watch her cook. You, too, of course. I've got to try this bread. I love how she calls the dough "him." LOL

[@jayhalley2642]

Nothing better than Mama Red Buck “ I can’t fire you ,you’re my mother” 😄. Great video.!

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

I definitely couldn't fire her, although I'm pretty sure that she has demoted me few times (with cause, for sure)

[@MANNY100123]

Yay! Mama's back! Glad to see her again, It's been much too long! :D That pesto bread looks soo good!

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

yeah, I thought I'd throw up this old vid up for the holidays...with all the social distancing stuff going on I haven't made a recent vid of my mom, although she's still baking away...she's been making a tasty loaf with prosciutto ham lately and hopefully I'll get a chance sometime next year to catch her in her new kitchen baking away (fingers crossed). You still in Cali?...hope you're doing great

[@MANNY100123]

@@ChefBuckRecipes Dang, KZbin never likes notifying me... Actually I haven't lived in Cali in quite some time! Was going to visit some time last year but it never happened. I live in Oregon. ;)

[@SpreadthelovePK]

Yes!!! Looks delicious! I would love your take on jalapeño cheese bread

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

I don't even know if my mom has made a jalapeno loaf with bread flour...I know she loves jalapenos...usually she uses them in cornbread

[@Thchanator]

Tell mama thank you. So you posted the original video maybe more than 10 years ago. I have been making this bread for that long. I made 2 loaves today. One is pesto. The other I made it with bacon and cheddar. All gone ! It’s really the best bread recipe on KZbin land ❤

[@loretta9478]

Sweet experienced bread making mama, love it! She makes me miss my own mother, R.I.P.! The bread loaves look amazing.💗

[@BonusFry]

💚😍

[@patriciahaskins1956]

How did I miss this video? Oh well, old age maybe. This bread is drop dead gorgeous! I can only imagine the awesome taste. I'll definitely be making this really soon. Thanks for posting! Now, I'm off to order one of those crazy Danish whisks! Stay safe.🌈🌈🌈

[@katiegrazier4091]

Looks wonderful. I have done this with sweet fillings but never thought about pesto. Would be great for the holidays. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

This is a pretty old video...I thought I'd put it back in rotation with the holidays coming up since it's kind of a fancy loaf with a festive feel

[@letsgobrandon1818]

Mama is awesome! Thank her for this recipe. 👍🏻

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

thanks for watching and leaving the kind words!

[@dannyhague1425]

Gotta love Moma! Will be making this.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

I always love your cooking with your mom, great recipe, I think she has made this before,LOL

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

yep...this is a blast from the past

[@dannyhague1425]

I am so excited to be making this bread today. Waiting on the second rise presently. Wishing you and your Mother s wonderful Easter. ❤️

[@sharonlevy4033]

Can’t wait to make this! Thanks for sharing. 🙂🇨🇦👍👩‍🍳🦆

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

hope you like it...it's one of my favorites

[@msjenjenp]

Mmmmmmmm, that looks good. Some real food for a change.

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

I can always count on my mama for real food (as long as I'm not looking too hard for veggies)

[@paulanelson1884]

Oh my goodness that Pesto bread looks absolutely delicious! So glad I found your channel!

[@bettywhitegirl2294]

yaaaaas... love MeeMaw. She's from the best generation. Must do more. Get it all in while you can kiddo. This is your ScrapBook.

[@bettywhitegirl2294]

is she Danish? I need that one wire whhhhhhisk.

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

I kept wondering if she could just use a wire hanger out of the closet :^)

[@frantillman2486]

This video warmed my heart! ❤️🙌🏾

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

mine too...my mom makes great bread and this one of my favorites...I wish I wasn't too lazy to make it myself

[@RustyGlovebox]

That Pesto bread looks so so good. 😋

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

I'm for almost pesto anything (trying to think of an anti-pesto dish which there must many but they're not coming to my mind)

[@stonerscravings]

That’s so dear! Thanks for sharing

[@dd7521]

Ooooh, that looks delicious, another one to try. Thanks!❤️

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

it's a top notch bread...I need to be less lazy and put effort into baking some fancy breads instead of relying on my mama to do all the work (it's nice when someone else does the work, though)

[@kimlalajo]

Oh it's SO GOOD to see your Mom again, Chef Buck! This bread looks fantastic! She is such a wonderful cook! I still drool over that pot roast she made for us last year. I think you made it into a sandwich, but I imagined it with home mashed potatoes, the roast juices smothered all over, and corn on the cob, with garlic toast. Man, it was delicious! :) My favorite part of this video: "And he looks like a big ole..." "remember this is a family channel" LOL Your mom is way cool, Chef. And so are you and Camera Girl. ;)

[@MrDarshD]

Awesome recipe, Chef Buck and Mama Chef!! I love anything related to breads, and the bread you both made looks very professional. Like those from a bakery!! I do the same with dough making.. I add water slowly, instead of adding all of the water together. Thank you for sharing this with us. Have a great weekend!! 😀👍

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

my mom is a professional quality baker for sure...some of the best baked goods I ever eaten in my life have come out of her oven...I like to bake a lot more now than I used to, but baking is certainly not my strength in the kitchen

[@MrDarshD]

@@ChefBuckRecipes I agree with you, Chef. Baking is a difficult skill to master. I am still learning the ropes. Mama Chef definitely has a lot of experience and dedication, thus, the mastery of baking!!

[@ArutPerunJothiThaniPeruKarunai]

Lovely and looks delicious, thanks for sharing 😍😍😍💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@sandylee8184]

That looks amazing!!!

[@SophiaPetrillosBuddy]

Will y'all be spending Thanksgiving with Mama Redbuck this year? I bet she makes a mean turkey dinner

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

naw...we'll just be hanging out in our own little groups this year...my mom has been staying at my brother's home so they'll probably do something over there, and we've been hanging out at CG's mom's place, so we'll just do some kind of meal over here ....and CG will probably make us all do some kind of uncomfortable video call :^)

[@susanMarkle]

Full view. Looks easy to do. I can tell by the hands you know what you're doing. Mine are about the same. Our generation knows how to bake. This is a great recipe. Great presentation. Beautiful. Liked.

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

my mom bakes circles around me for sure...thanks for watching the vid and leaving the kind words...hopefully I'll have hands that know what they're doing one of these days

[@josiahhill4993]

Made me look up what pesto is. "True pesto is made from fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and cheese pounded together into a thick, green paste. (The word pesto means “pounded” in Italian.) Pesto is generally accepted to be a Ligurian invention, so much so that classic pesto is also called pesto Genovese, after Genoa, the capital of the northwestern coastal region of Italy."

[@florencetatro7922]

Yumm is all I can say. I would have sprinkled a little bit more cheese on top before baking. I can't wait to make this

[@tygerstripes3752]

You do bag on your poor mawmaw a bit. She's so sweet. I will sure make this for our Xmas Eve table. Ask her if I can sub in milk for the skim milk powder, please!

[@specyiald]

I'm def gonna give this pesto bread a go!

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

I need to make one of these myself--it's one of my favorites...my mama makes it look easy, although it does take a little time

[@specyiald]

@@ChefBuckRecipes haha yes she did. Loves the part when you compared it to the gym hahaha oh and thus year fro the holidays I'm gonna try her fig recipe! Thanks again for all you do

[@mamabear1927]

Going try.. merry Christmas

[@ninav9795]

YUMMY

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

that sums it up!

[@jsolethedj]

Niceeeeeeee!!!!

[@specyiald]

Haha I love all your videos and the little funny things you say, oh and I noticed the arm on your glasses is missing..lol

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

I had those glasses for almost a dozen years I think, and I wore them longer with one arm than two, and I'd still be wearing them if the prescription had held up :^)

[@marksmith7896]

LIKE !!!!!!

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

thanks!

[@lizakimtheroux1764]

Can I put all the flour and mix with a stand mixer for 10 minutes instead?

[@itneverends7]

How is a garage warmer than the house? Not here up north.

[@Bruh-lu7vd]

Yayy early

[@tabithamassey3271]

Imagining a person getting a massage