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Checkerboard Pull-Apart Loaf with Pistachio Pesto & Burrata


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A visually stunning and delicious pull-apart bread featuring a checkerboard pattern, filled with vibrant pistachio pesto and creamy burrata.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 loaf sourdough bread (unsliced)
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz burrata cheese
  • 1 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Make pistachio pesto by blending basil, pistachios, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Cut the sourdough loaf into a checkerboard pattern by making vertical and horizontal cuts without slicing through the bottom.
  4. Spread pesto between the cuts, alternating squares for a checkerboard effect.
  5. Drizzle melted butter over the top of the loaf.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
  7. Remove from oven and tuck pieces of burrata into the warm bread.
  8. Serve immediately while warm and gooey.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.