HERB CHEESE BREAD

HERB CHEESE BREAD ~ There are many ways you can play with bread but this all-day versatile snack is one of my most favourites to bake.🥖

INGREDIENTS

• 250 gram refined flour (you can take half atta half maida also)
• 3tsp dried yeast/double the quantity in fresh yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 lukewarm water for yeast +3/4cup lukewarm water for kneading
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2tsp each of dried herb oregano, dry parsley, red chilli flakes.

FILLING

• 1tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 cup mushroom
• 1/2cup grated cheddar
• 1/2cup mozrella cheese
• 1/4tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp chilli flakes,1/4 tsp salt.
• 1tbsp schezwan sauce or chilli garlic spread or Harissa sauce to spread on your dough (its optional as its for an added flavour)
• Topping(optional)
• Few strips of bell peppers /cherry tomatoes /olives /fresh parsley or basil.

METHOD

1. Mix 1/4 cup lukewarm water yeast and sugar first and allow to rest for 5 minutes till your yeast froths and rise.
2. Mix flours with salt and dried herbs in a large bowl. Press a hollow in the centre ,fill in olive oil
3. add yeast mixture.
4. Add 3/4warm water gradually and start kneading till smooth dough forms.
5. (at least 10 minutes)Then cover the dough and leave covered with a kitchen towl or a plate to rest for at least an hour in a warm place.(till it doubles in size)
6. Filling:
7. While you are waiting for your dough to rise you can prepare your filling
8. A. Heat 1tbsp oil,add chopped onion and saute till golden
9. B. Add musrooms and saute for 2 to 3 minutes on high flame.Mix salt oregano,chilli flakes. Add cheese.Keep aside to cool.
10. When your dough rise punch it and roll it in rectangular shape,length according to the size of your loaf tin (mine was 9″×5″)
11. Spread sauce of your choice and then filling over it.roll it tightly from both sides to fit in your loaf pan.
12. Arrange your toppings.
13. Keep again for 15 to 20 minutes for final proving.
14. Bake at 220℃ for 20 to 25 minutes
15. Remove on a wire rack to cool down completely.
16. Cut into slices and enjoy.

Note

You can store your remaining bread in refrigerator and cut into 1″ thick slice with bread knife. Place on a paper napkin and microwave at medium for 30 seconds to 1 minute.