Sweet Potato And Pesto Slow-Cooker Bread

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 2/3 cup warm half-and-half cream (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 cup canned sweet potato puree or canned pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3-1/2 to 4 cups bread flour
• 1 container (7 ounces) refrigerated prepared pesto
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1. Dissolve yeast in warm cream. In a large bowl, combine egg, sweet potato puree, sugar, salt, nutmeg, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 18x9-in. rectangle. Spread pesto to within 1 in. of edges; sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam and ends to seal.
4. Using a sharp knife, cut roll lengthwise in half; carefully turn each half cut side up. Loosely twist strips around each other, keeping cut surfaces facing up. Shape into a coil; place on parchment paper. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
5. Cook, covered, on low until bread is lightly browned, 3 to 3-1/2. Remove from slow cooker and cool slightly before slicing.

active dry yeast, warm half, egg, puree, sugar, kosher salt, ground nutmeg, bread flour, pesto, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sweet-potato-and-pesto-slow-cooker-bread/ (may not work)