Pesto Pinwheel

A beautiful braided bread loaf filled with homemade basil pesto, roasted vegetables, feta, and walnuts, perfect for sharing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 602.6 kcals 4820.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 51.6 grams 412.5 grams
Fat 41.6 grams 332.6 grams
Protein 14.8 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
85 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
2
piece
100
g
50
g
Parmesan
Or vegetarian hard cheese equivalent
1
piece
Free-Range Egg
For topping
GrainsCereals
500
g
Strong White Flour
Plus extra for dusting
NutsSeeds
50
g
Shelled Walnuts
Broken into small pieces
60
g
Pine Nuts
50g for pesto and 10g for topping
1
bunch
Basil
Large bunch
OilsFats
180
ml
Olive Oil
150ml for pesto plus extra for greasing and drizzling
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Onion
Sliced
1
piece
Red Pepper
Sliced into strips
0.3
piece
Butternut Squash
Cut into strips about 5cm long and 5mm wide
2
piece

Steps

  • Mix flour, salt, sugar, yeast, butter, eggs, milk, and 25ml warm water until combined.
  • Add up to another 100ml warm water gradually until a soft dough forms.
  • Knead dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Prove dough in an oiled bowl covered with cling film for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 170°C.
  • Roast onion, pepper, and squash strips with olive oil on trays for 15 minutes.
  • Toast 50g pine nuts in a dry pan until lightly browned.
  • Blend toasted pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil, garlic, and basil in a food processor.
  • Knock back the proved dough for 20 seconds and divide into two equal portions.
  • Roll one half into a 32cm diameter circle and place on a baking tray.
  • Spread three tablespoons of pesto over the base and layer with vegetables, feta, and walnuts.
  • Roll out the second dough half into a 32cm circle and place over the filling.
  • Trim the dough to a 30cm circle and place a bowl in the centre.
  • Cut 16 radiating strips from the bowl, twist each twice, and point the ends.
  • Prove the shaped bread for 30 minutes and preheat oven to 190°C.
  • Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with pine nuts, salt, and pepper, then bake for 25 minutes.