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Vegan Pesto Bread Wreath Recipe

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This Vegan Pesto Bread Wreath is a delightful twist on traditional bread recipes. The aromatic macadamia basil pesto adds a burst of flavor to the soft, buttery bread wreath. Perfect for sharing with friends and family!

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 12 people
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Australian
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

Macadamia Basil Pesto

  • 2 cups packed basil leaves
  • ¼ cup Australian macadamias
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ – ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Wreath

  • 2 ½ – 3 cups all-purpose plain flour or bread flour
  • ⅔ cup dairy-free milk, warm
  • ½ cup vegan butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon dried herbs of choice
  • Pinch of salt if not using salted butter

To decorate

  • Melted vegan butter
  • Whole and crushed macadamia nuts
  • Cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Make the pesto: Toast macadamias. Process all pesto ingredients except oil in a food processor. Drizzle in oil and blend until paste forms. Adjust seasoning. Set aside.
  2. Make the dough: Combine all ingredients. Knead until soft and stretchy. Let rise until doubled in size.
  3. Assemble the wreath: Roll out dough, spread pesto, fold, cut into strips, braid, shape into wreath. Let rise.
  4. Baking the wreath: Preheat oven. Bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. Cool on tray.
  5. Decorating the wreath: Brush with melted butter, top with nuts and tomatoes. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe can work with spreadable vegan butter with additional flour.
  • Instant yeast does not need proofing. For other yeast types, proof in warm milk with sugar.
  • Chilling the dough overnight makes shaping easier.
  • If dough is too soft, chill before shaping.
  • Cover with foil if browning too quickly in the oven.

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