Categories: Breads

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 c firmly packed basil leaves
• 1/2 c grated romano cheese
• 1/4 c olive oil
• OR 1/4 c Prepared Pesto
• 1/2 t salt
• pinch sugar
• 1 package yeast
• 1/4 c warm water
• 3 c flour

Directions

1. Mince basil with garlic. Add romano. Place in bowl and gradually add oil, whisking constantly. Set Aside.

2. Place generous pinch of sugar, yeast and 1/4 c warm water in bowl, set until foamy.

3. In large bowl, place 2 cups flour, 1/2 t salt, stir. Add yeast, basil and 1 c water. Stir and add 1 cup flour gradually. Knead with dough hook. Place in greased bowl, cover, rise for 1 hour. Punch down,knead briefly. Divide into 14-16 balls. Fit around edge of 14 inch greased cake pan, leave room for rising. Rise 30 minutes. Bake at 35-40 minutes at 375F

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