Description
A warm and fluffy bread packed with gooey mozzarella and fragrant roasted garlic, perfect for sharing at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 bulb of roasted garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (like basil or parsley)
- Butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mix. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, covering it with a clean cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Once risen, roll the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Mash the roasted garlic and spread it evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle fresh herbs and shredded mozzarella on top.
- Carefully roll the dough into a log and slice into 1-inch thick swirls.
- Place the swirls in a greased baking dish, cut side up. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg