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    Nothing beats the taste and smell of homemade bread and this freshly-baked Pesto Focaccia bread tastes just amazing. The freshness of homemade pesto adds flavor and takes this bread to a whole new level. 

    Pesto Focaccia Bread - RuchiskitchenPesto is honestly the world’s most versatile spread. It can literally be eaten with almost any meal. In my house, if my kids want to enhance the flavor of any dish – they will just add pesto. As simple as that! Pesto Focaccia Bread

    Personally, I just love the combination of the pesto’s coarse texture fused with the soft and smooth feel of bread.

    This love for pesto led me to make a recipe for my kids who were at home for spring break. I made a bread that was infused with two things, pesto, and focaccia bread, creating the best pesto focaccia bread!

    Pesto Focaccia Bread - Ruchiskitchen

    ARE YOU A PESTO LOVER?

    If you are a huge pesto lover like me, then this focaccia bread is a MUST for you! It’s –

    • super easy to make
    • light
    • airy
    • delicious
    • and bursting with flavor.

    This bread will enchant anyone who eats even a little crumb of this bread. All in all, it’s the perfect bread that can be paired with any meal, from salads to pasta.

    Pesto Focaccia Bread - Ruchiskitchen

    What Makes up this Pesto Focaccia Bread Recipe?

    This Pesto focaccia bread is infused with the most delicious pesto flavor and tastes amazingly good. To maintain that fresh taste and flavor I have used homemade parsley pesto. But feel free to experiment with any pesto of your choice. 

    The base for this bread uses rapid rise yeast/instant yeast. Have no instant yeast on hand? No worries, use active dry yeast. But unlike instant yeast, active dry yeast cannot be added directly to the dough. It needs to be proofed/activated. Activating dry yeast is simple – please follow this link for more details.

    Knead the dough and allow it to rest for 30-35 minutes or until it doubles in size. After the resting time spread the dough in a greased baking dish. Make indents and evenly spread pesto all over the top surface. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Drizzle with oil and serve warm.

    Pesto Focaccia Bread - Ruchiskitchen

    PLEASE DO NOT SKIP OLIVE OIL!

    Olive oil is the heart of focaccia bread. It’s added while:

    • kneading the dough
    • finishing the dough
    • drizzled on top when freshly out of the oven
    • and is eaten with olive oil. 

    The day I baked this bread, my kids came sniffing out the scent just like a detective following a trail of clues. As soon as they laid their eyes on the freshly baked bread, they couldn’t contain their joy. I had to hold them back to at least let the bread cool down.

    Pesto Focaccia Bread - Ruchiskitchen

    HIGHLIGHTS!

    Its crisp round edges and its brown warm look will be enough to entice anyone into your cooking skills. So, if you want a healthy and hearty focaccia bread to eat, then you have to try this bread. My kids absolutely loved this bread and they devoured it down finishing an entire plate in a few minutes. Leftovers make a perfect bread for any meal of the day!

    I encourage you to give this recipe a try and share your feedback! If you have questions related to this recipe, send me an email and I would be happy to answer them. We’d love to hear from you. 🙂

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    Pesto Focaccia Bread

    Nothing beats the taste and smell of homemade bread and this freshly-baked Pesto Focaccia bread tastes just amazing. The freshness of homemade pesto adds flavor and takes this bread to a whole new level. 
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    5 from 2 votes
    Course Sides
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Easy Pesto Focaccia Bread, Pesto Focaccia Bread Recipe
    Prep Time 35 minutes
    Cook Time 18 minutes
    Total Time 53 minutes
    Servings 10 SERVINGS
    Calories 435kcal
    Author Ruchi

    Ingredients

    FOR THE BASE - BREAD

    • 2 cups All purpose flour
    • 3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoon Milk powder
    • 2.25 teaspoon Rapid rise Yeast or Instant yeast
    • 1.5 teaspoon Salt
    • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon Sugar
    • 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon Lukewarm water
    • 3/4 cup Homemade Pesto

    PARSLEY PESTO OR BASIL PESTO - MAKES 1 CUP

    • 3 cups Fresh Parsley or Fresh Basil leaves
    • 3/4 cup Oil
    • 1/2 cup Pinenuts
    • 2/3 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 3 cloves of Garlic
    • 1 teaspoon Freshly grounded Black peppercorns
    • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
    • Salt to taste
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Assemble ingredients.
    • Combine everything in a big bowl. Pour lukewarm water into the dry ingredients and knead a soft pliable dough.
    • If the dough is sticky add in an extra 1 tablespoon flour while it is mixing. Cover the bowl with a damp towel.
    • Grease a baking bowl and press the dough into that bowl.
    • Place it in a warm location and let it rise for 30-35 minutes, or until the dough has doubled in size.
    • Preheat oven @350 degree F. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to poke deep indents all over the dough.
    • For pesto - combine all the ingredients listed under - 'Parsley pesto' in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
    • Evenly brush pesto all over the top surface of the dough.
      Pesto Focaccia Bread - Ruchiskitchen
    • Bake in a preheated oven (@350 degree F) for 18-20 minutes or until the crust is slightly golden in color.
    • Remove from the oven.
    • Drizzle with olive oil, slice, and serve warm.
    Disclaimer: Nutritional information provided below is approximate. Variations may exist due to the ingredients/brands used. Please refer a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionists, if you have any health issues.

    Nutrition Information

    Nutrition Facts
    Pesto Focaccia Bread
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 435 Calories from Fat 297
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 33g 51%
    Saturated Fat 4g 20%
    Cholesterol 8mg 3%
    Sodium 640mg 27%
    Potassium 155mg 4%
    Total Carbohydrates 25g 8%
    Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
    Sugars 3g
    Protein 8g 16%
    Vitamin A 16.6%
    Vitamin C 2.2%
    Calcium 14.9%
    Iron 11.3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Did you make this recipe?Then take a picture and share with me on Facebook or Instagram and Mention @ruchiskitchen! I would love to see how it turns out for you!

    Comments

    4. Carrie Ditton says

      November 18, 2018 at 10:09 pm

      I love fresh baked bread but would have never thought to put pesto on it! Talking about adding an amazing aroma to an already great smell. I will be making this for my Thanksgiving appetizers!

      Reply

    7. Charity says

      November 18, 2018 at 8:38 pm

      I used to work at an Italian restaurant and one of my jobs was to roll out the focaccia. I’ve never tried making them at home, but I really should! This looks lovely!

      Reply

      • Ruchi says

        November 20, 2018 at 10:13 am

        Thanks, Sharon. It is indeed a perfect weeknight meal.
        And if you serve it with a soup or salad, nothing beats that.
        It’s a winner!

        Reply

    9. Amanda Mason says

      November 18, 2018 at 4:31 pm

      What an absolutely genius recipe! My family would devour this loaf! I am going to print this off because I’m making this with my next pasta dinner. Beautiful and such a GREAT recipe!

      Reply

    10. Lauren says

      November 18, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Uniting two of my favorite things! Love pesto sauce, that sweet basil flavor with the spicy garlic is just so good! Focaccia Bread reminds me of my first real restaurant job. Don’t miss the job but I miss that bread! Lol

      Reply

      • Ruchi says

        November 20, 2018 at 10:24 am

        Thanks, Lauren!
        I love anything that cooks in the oven but baking bread is therapeutic especially when it combines two of your favorites.

        Reply

    11. Analida Braeger says

      November 14, 2018 at 2:54 pm

      Yummy, glorious carbs. Especially focaccia. One of those breads that disappears hours after exiting the oven. Yep, guilty. When I try yours, I’ll be sure to save some for my family too.

      Reply

    12. Gloria says

      November 12, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      Pesto focaccia…you have my attention. I LOVE making homemade bread. Nothing beats that aroma…and I can just imagine how good it would be with pesto added. I really need to give this recipe a try.

      Reply

    13. Natalie says

      November 12, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Wow this focaccia looks sooo perfect. I love that pesto on top and texture is so soft and delicious looking. It’s mouth watering really. This will be great on Holiday table.

      Reply

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