Cheesy Sundried Tomato Swirl Bread

Cheesy Sundried Tomato Swirl Bread

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 450g of bread or plain flour
• 1.5 teaspoons of salt
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 300-310 mls of warm water (if you had some milk you could add that to, but the volume is always 300 mls)
• 7g of yeast
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

For the Filling:

• 180-200g of paste (e.g., sundried tomatoes, cream cheese, confit garlic, ndjua, olives, pesto, the list goes on so what ever you have or like)
• 100-140g of grated cheese

Cooking Steps:

1. Prepare Dough: In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, combine the warm water and yeast, and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. If the dough seems too dry, add a little more water, especially if you live in a dry climate. Knead the dough until it becomes elastic and bounces back when pressed. This may take around 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes using a mixer with a dough hook attachment.

2. Let Dough Rise: Place the kneaded dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with lightly oiled cling film, and let it double in size. The rising time can vary from 1-3 hours, depending on the warmth of the environment.

3. Prepare Filling: While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Mix together the paste ingredients until well combined. Grate the cheese and set aside.

4. Assemble Bread: Once the dough has doubled in size, roll it out into a rectangle shape. Spread the paste evenly over the dough and sprinkle 2/3 of the grated cheese on top. Roll the dough into a long sausage shape and cut it into 12 pieces. Place the pieces in a baking tray lined with parchment paper and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the dough pieces and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

6. Serve: Once baked, remove the cheesy sundried tomato swirl bread from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the delicious swirls of flavor! If you ever need guidance, you can find step-by-step videos on my YouTube channel.

    

   Happy baking!

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   Del xx