Pesto Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast with sugar in 1/4 cup water.
2. 2
   Let set for 5 minutes to proof.
3. 3
   In large bowl, mix 2 cups flour with yeast mixture together; add remaining water and flour as needed.
4. 4
   Mix by hand or electric mixer with dough hook.
5. 5
   Knead until smooth and elastic.
6. 6
   Put in greased bowl to rise.
7. 7
   When doubled in size, punch down and divide into 2 balls.
8. 8
   Roll dough into rectangle (12 x 8).
9. 9
   Spread with pesto mixture, roll up and place on baking sheet that has been spread with corn meal.
10. 10
    Let rise again.
11. 11
    Bake at 375° until lightly browned and hollow sounding to touch.
12. 12
    Let cool and feast.