Asiago Pesto Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Watch how to make this recipe.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3. 3
   In a food processor, add the almonds and pulse until they are finely chopped.
4. 4
   Add the basil, black pepper and cinnamon and process until incorporated.
5. 5
   Add 1 cup of the cheese, pulse a few times, then with the machine still running, slowly add in the olive oil.
6. 6
   Cut the bread in half, spread it with the pesto and bake on a cookie sheet for 7 to 10 minutes. At this point, remove the bread, sprinkle it with the remaining 1/3 cup of cheese and turn on the broiler. Broil the bread until the cheese has melted and starting to brown.
7. 7
   Remove from the oven, cut it into 8 portions and serve immediately.