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.
1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
2
Send water, yeast, salt, sugar, and vegetable oil (20 ml) to the bowl.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
