
Crispy on the top, soft and chewy on the inside, these aromatic herbal infusion Pesto Rolls made with Master Cook Maida are sure to satisfy your cravings!
[iconbox style=”icon-left” icon_type=”fontawesome” icon_font_size=”45px” icon_width=”” icon_height=”” icon_color=”#ee2f27″ heading=”Servings – 12 rolls” heading_font_family=”Poppins” heading_font_size=”22″ icon_top_margin=”0″ heading_top_margin=”25px” icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-coffee”][/iconbox][spacing desktop_height=”30″ mobile_height=”15″ smobile_height=”15″][iconbox style=”icon-left” icon_type=”fontawesome” icon_font_size=”45px” icon_width=”” icon_height=”” icon_color=”#ee2f27″ heading=”Preparation Time – 2 Hours” heading_font_family=”Poppins” heading_font_size=”22″ icon_top_margin=”0″ heading_top_margin=”25px” icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-clock”][/iconbox][spacing desktop_height=”30″ mobile_height=”15″ smobile_height=”15″]
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[headings alignment=”” heading_color=”#000000″ heading_font_family=”Poppins” heading_font_weight=”600″ heading_font_size_mobile=”32px” heading_bottom_margin=”20px” heading=”Ingredients”][/headings][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]500 gm / 3 cups + 2 tbsp Mastercook Maida[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]7 gm / 1 tsp Salt[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]6 gm / 2 tsp Yeast[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]300 ml / 1 ¼ cup Water
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]1 gm / ¼ tsp Sugar[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]20 ml / 1.5 tbsp Olive oil[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]3 gm / 1 tsp Mixed herbs[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]75 gm / 5 tbsp Herb Pesto
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[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]1 gm / ¼ tsp Sugar[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]20 ml / 1.5 tbsp Olive oil[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]3 gm / 1 tsp Mixed herbs[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]75 gm / 5 tbsp Herb Pesto
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[headings alignment=”” heading_color=”#000000″ heading_font_family=”Poppins” heading_font_weight=”600″ heading_font_size_mobile=”32px” heading_bottom_margin=”20px” heading=”Procedure”][/headings][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]In a small bowl, combine the water, yeast and sugar. Set aside to bloom for a few minutes.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]In a large mixing bowl, sift together the Mastercook Maida and salt.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Make a well in the centre and add the yeast mixture, slowly combining the flour to form a soft and shaggy mass.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Knead for 2-3 minutes until no dry flour remains.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Let it become hot and using a ladle, pour the batter in a thin stream from a height of atleast 7-8 inches above the mold and exactly in the center.[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Add the herbs and mix well into the dough.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Once the dough has come together and is slightly soft, add the olive oil and knead for 4-5 minutes until the oil is fully incorporated and the dough is soft and smooth.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Roll into a ball, cover and proof for 30-45 minutes until the dough doubles in size.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Take the dough out onto a floured surface and roll into an even rectangle roughly measuring 18*12 inches.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Spread the pesto evenly all over, leaving a border of ½ inch on each side and 2 inches on the side furthest from you.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Start rolling the dough from the edge closest to you till you reach the end. Press the edge to seal.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Cut the log into 12 equal pieces, roughly 1.5 inches wide.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Place into a greased tray, spread evenly apart.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Proof for 30-45 minutes until doubled and touching each other. Begin preheating the oven after 20 minutes to 200 C / 400 F / Gas Mark 6.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes till golden and crispy on top. Brush with olive oil after baking and serve warm.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Spread the pesto evenly all over, leaving a border of ½ inch on each side and 2 inches on the side furthest from you.
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[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]In a large mixing bowl, sift together the Mastercook Maida and salt.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Make a well in the centre and add the yeast mixture, slowly combining the flour to form a soft and shaggy mass.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Knead for 2-3 minutes until no dry flour remains.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Let it become hot and using a ladle, pour the batter in a thin stream from a height of atleast 7-8 inches above the mold and exactly in the center.[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Add the herbs and mix well into the dough.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Once the dough has come together and is slightly soft, add the olive oil and knead for 4-5 minutes until the oil is fully incorporated and the dough is soft and smooth.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Roll into a ball, cover and proof for 30-45 minutes until the dough doubles in size.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Take the dough out onto a floured surface and roll into an even rectangle roughly measuring 18*12 inches.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Spread the pesto evenly all over, leaving a border of ½ inch on each side and 2 inches on the side furthest from you.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Start rolling the dough from the edge closest to you till you reach the end. Press the edge to seal.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Cut the log into 12 equal pieces, roughly 1.5 inches wide.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Place into a greased tray, spread evenly apart.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Proof for 30-45 minutes until doubled and touching each other. Begin preheating the oven after 20 minutes to 200 C / 400 F / Gas Mark 6.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes till golden and crispy on top. Brush with olive oil after baking and serve warm.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Spread the pesto evenly all over, leaving a border of ½ inch on each side and 2 inches on the side furthest from you.
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[headings alignment=”” heading_color=”#000000″ heading_font_family=”Poppins” heading_font_weight=”600″ heading_font_size_mobile=”32px” heading_bottom_margin=”20px” heading=”Tips for Cooking”][/headings][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]You can use either a mixture of herbs for your pesto or just a basil pesto but ensure that the herb pesto does contain most of the basil as it is very aromatic and will contribute majorly to the final aroma of the rolls.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Ensure that the pesto you use has less olive oil. Store bought pesto will have a light layer of oil on top to prevent oxidation. Avoid using this oil as it will prevent you from rolling it properly. This pesto oil can be used later to brush onto the rolls once they are baked.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]You can add other toppings into the roll as well, like cheese, olives, sundried tomatoes etc. Just ensure that they do not have too much moisture.
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[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Ensure that the pesto you use has less olive oil. Store bought pesto will have a light layer of oil on top to prevent oxidation. Avoid using this oil as it will prevent you from rolling it properly. This pesto oil can be used later to brush onto the rolls once they are baked.
[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]You can add other toppings into the roll as well, like cheese, olives, sundried tomatoes etc. Just ensure that they do not have too much moisture.
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