Butternut Romesco Braid | National Festival of Breads

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup half-and-half
• 1 (¼ ounce) package RED STAR® Active Dry Yeast
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 10 ounces frozen pre-cut butternut squash, thawed and puréed
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• ½ teaspoon white pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ – 2 cups KING ARTHUR® Premium 100% Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 ½ cups KING ARTHUR® Unbleached Bread Flour
• 1 tablespoon softened butter, divided
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 8 ounces bottled roasted red peppers, well drained
• ½ cup walnut pieces
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
• 3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice