Description
Soft, fluffy bread filled with gooey melted cheese and baked to a golden crust, making it a comforting and satisfying dish. Perfect as a snack, side, or quick meal.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (about 38°C)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil, then mix to form a dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle.
- Spread mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the dough, leaving a border. Sprinkle parsley if using.
- Roll dough tightly into a log and seal edges.
- Place on a lined baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle garlic powder and parmesan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Try different cheeses like gouda or provolone for variation.
- Add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or vegetables for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle chili flakes for a spicy version.
- Shape into smaller rolls for individual servings.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Reheat in oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
