Crispy Parmesan & Basil Italian Bread

Appetizing, aromatic, crispy, very tasty! Italian breads according to this recipe are prepared with Parmesan and basil, which give them a piquant taste and an unforgettable aroma. Adding whole grain flour reduces the calorie content of breads and makes them healthier.
cook time: 2h
Freya Ashford
Crispy Parmesan & Basil Italian Bread

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213
Calories
6g
Fat
31g
Carbs
8g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Tomatoes (pureed) 100 g
Salt 1 tsp
Honey 2 tsp
Parmesan 40 g
Basil (dried) 30 g
Rye flour 80 g
Whole wheat flour 50 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make Italian bread? Prepare your ingredients. You can use either ready-made pureed or fresh tomatoes. They will first need to be ground in a blender until pureed. In this case, remove the skin from them. You can add sugar instead of honey.

Step 2

Step 2
Combine rye and whole grain flour with tomatoes and mix them well.

Step 3

Step 3
Add honey and salt. If your honey is thick or candied, melt it in the microwave or in a water bath.

Step 4

Step 4
Knead into a sticky dough and let it rest for 30 minutes. I put it in the refrigerator so that it would be easier to work with the dough later. Cover the bowl with film or a towel to prevent the top from becoming windy.

Step 5

Step 5
Meanwhile, grate the Parmesan cheese. Instead of Parmesan, any flavored hard cheese will do.

Step 6

Step 6
Roll out the dough into a thin layer on a table sprinkled with rye flour and cut into long rectangles.

Step 7

Step 7
Place the loaves of bread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush them with water using a pastry brush.

Step 8

Step 8
Sprinkle the bread with dried basil. You can also take a mixture of Italian herbs.

Step 9

Step 9
Sprinkle the bread with grated Parmesan.

Step 10

Step 10
Bake the bread in the oven, preheated to 160°C, for 20-30 minutes. Excess moisture should evaporate, but it is important not to miss the moment when the bread begins to burn. Remove the finished bread from the oven, cool and serve. Bon appetit!

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