Cheesy Pesto Brioche Wreath
Cheesy Pesto Brioche Wreath is a soft, golden brioche-style bread layered with vibrant pesto, gooey melted cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes — twisted and baked into an elegant pull-apart wreath perfect for sharing at brunches or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (+1–1½ hours rising)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1½–2 hours
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion / Australian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Warm milk
- Dried yeast
- Caster sugar
- Bread or pizza flour
- Eggs
- Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- Basil pesto (or other green pesto)
- Garlic-chilli pesto (optional)
- Semi-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Egg wash (beaten egg for brushing)
- Fresh basil leaves (for serving)
Instructions
- Activate yeast and make dough: Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let sit until frothy. Mix with flour, eggs, and salt, then gradually add butter until a soft, elastic dough forms. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
- Roll and fill: Roll dough into a large rectangle. Spread half with garlic-chilli pesto and half with basil pesto. Sprinkle chopped semi-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Shape the wreath: Roll the dough tightly from the long side to form a log. Slice at intervals (about every 2 cm) without cutting through the base. Arrange in a circle on a baking tray, joining the ends to form a wreath. Cover and let rise until puffed.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Brush with egg wash and bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Serve: Cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil, and serve warm as a pull-apart bread or with dips.
Notes
- Use a slightly thick pesto to avoid soggy dough.
- Seal the ends firmly when shaping the wreath to prevent filling leaks.
- If browning too quickly, cover with foil during baking.
- Best served fresh or reheated gently in the oven.
- Perfect for sharing at brunches or festive tables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/cheesy-pesto-brioche-wreath/
