Pesto Christmas Tree Bread Recipe: How to Make It

Name: Pesto Christmas Tree Bread Recipe: How to Make It
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 large egg, room temperature; 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup prepared pesto; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten, optional; Optional garnishes: Sliced cherry tomatoes, star-shaped cheese slices, fresh basil and marinara sauce

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For the holidays, I give homemade bread a fun twist by filling it with Parmesan and pesto and shaping it into a tree.

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup prepared pesto
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten, optional
Optional garnishes: Sliced cherry tomatoes, star-shaped cheese slices, fresh basil and marinara sauce