Braided Bread with Pesto

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Ingredients

• 1 cup packed fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cornmeal