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Bread, Christmas Tree
Recipe By :Karen
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread Bread-Bakers Mailing List
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Bread:
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (aka rapid- or quick-rise yeast)
1 1/4 cup warm water
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp oil
1 tsp salt
3 cups flour
1/2 cup pesto sauce
3 Tbsp melted butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Dipping Sauce:
8 oz tomato sauce -- 1 can
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Pesto and parmesan cheese pull-apart breadsticks shaped in a festive
Christmas tree shape. This is super fun to make and even more fun to
eat! Don't forget the dipping sauce!
Add yeast, water and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with
a dough hook. Let the yeast dissolve for a minute. Add oil, salt and
flour into the bowl.
Turn mixer on and knead the dough for 5 minutes. The dough should be
a little sticky. If it is overly sticky then add in a bit more flour.
Spray a bowl with non-stick cooking spray and add the dough. Allow to
rise until doubled. If you have a proofer or Instant pot, you can
speed the rise by raising the temperature to around 90F.
For rising in the IP: Spray your Instant Pot with non-stick cooking
spray. Add the dough into the liner. Set Instant Pot to yogurt
function LESS (use adjust button to get it to less, it should say 24
hours). Cover Instant Pot with a glass lid or a plate and let it
raise for 25 to 30 minutes.
Place the dough in the middle of a sheet or parchment paper or a
silpat. Use your palms to press out the dough into a large rectangle
shape (about 10 x 15 inches).
Use a pizza cutter to cut from a bottom corner to the center of the
top. Repeat on the other side so you have 1 full triangle and 2
halves of a triangle on either side.
Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Transfer both
side triangle pieces to the baking sheet. Pinch the middle seam to
seal and stretch the dough to form a single triangle.
Spoon the pesto sauce all over the dough.
Flip the remaining triangle over the top of the filling and stretch
the dough to cover completely. Pinch the edges together.
Use a pizza cutter to make horizontal slices on each side of the
Christmas tree about 1 inch apart from the top to bottom. Leave the
trunk of the tree intact.
Pull the strips outward and twist.
In a small bowl stir together the melted butter and the garlic
powder. Use a pastry brush to brush the mixture all over the top of the bread.
Sprinkle the trunk of the tree with parmesan cheese
Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
In a pan on the stove combine all the dipping sauce ingredients and
warm on medium heat.
Pull off the breadsticks and dip in the sauce and enjoy!
S(Internet address):
https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/christmas-tree-bread
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 337 Calories; 15g Fat (39.9%
calories from fat); 10g Protein; 41g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber;
20mg Cholesterol; 739mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2
Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
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