Basil Red Capsicum Pugliese Recipe

Experience the authentic taste of Italy with this Basil Red Capsicum Pugliese bread recipe, inspired by Lesley Pagett's "The Basic Italian Cookbook" and shared by Australian chef Huey. This delightful loaf boasts fragrant basil, sweet roasted red capsicum, and a hint of olive oil, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. Enhance this recipe with optional additions of garlic and black olives for an extra Mediterranean twist! (Note: 2.5 hours resting time not included in cooking time).

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 3416.1 kcal
Protein 161g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basil Red Capsicum Pugliese

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How to Make Basil Red Capsicum Pugliese

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 kg strong bread flour, 7g active dry yeast, 20g salt, and 15g sugar.
  2. Add 100g fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped), 200g roasted red capsicum (finely chopped), 600ml lukewarm water, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  3. Mix thoroughly until a shaggy dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more water if needed.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Gently turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it in half.
  6. Shape each half into a loaf and place them on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
  7. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for another hour, or until increased in size by about 50%.
  8. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  9. Brush the loaves with water, sprinkle with a little flour (optional), and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 95°C (200°F).
  10. Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

146 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

55g

Carbs

193g