Basil Bread

4 servings

70 minutes

Basil bread is a fragrant masterpiece of Italian cuisine infused with Mediterranean spirit. Its tender dough, made with olive oil and fresh yeast, serves as the perfect base for a rich sauce with basil, garlic, and hard cheese. Basil, a symbol of summer warmth, gives the bread a fresh herbal aroma, while cheese adds a subtle spiciness. This bread pairs excellently with Italian dishes: it can be served with pasta, soups or simply enjoyed with a glass of wine. Baked to a golden crust, it becomes not only a delicious treat but also a work of culinary art.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 368
• Proteins: 9.7g
• Fats: 14.8g
• Carbohydrates: 49.8g

Ingredients

• Water: 200 ml
• Fresh yeast: 6 g
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 40 ml
• Wheat flour: 250 g
• Hard cheese: 60 g
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Basil: 1 sprig

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients.

2. Send water, yeast, salt, sugar, and vegetable oil (20 ml) to the bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 200 ml
   • Fresh yeast: 6 g
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • Vegetable oil: 40 ml

3. Mix

4. Add the flour and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 250 g

5. Knead the dough by hand.

6. Spread the dough evenly in a baking dish. Cover with a towel and let it rise for 30 minutes.

7. Put cheese, vegetable oil (20 ml), basil leaves, garlic, and a pinch of salt into the blender bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 60 g
   • Vegetable oil: 40 ml
   • Basil: 1 sprig
   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon

8. Blend into a homogeneous mass.

9. Spread the sauce on the bread.

10. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 30 minutes.