Description
Golden on the outside, melty on the inside—these cheese-filled bread pillows are everything comfort food should be. Made from a soft, yeast-risen dough, each piece is lovingly wrapped around your favorite cheese, baked until golden, and perfect served warm for any meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon yeast (4 g)
- 1.5 cups warm water (300 ml)
- 5 cups all-purpose flour (540 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
- Cheese for filling (mozzarella, feta, cheddar, or a mix—about 200–250 g)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt to the bowl and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes by hand or 5–6 minutes with a mixer until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8–10 equal pieces.
- Flatten each piece into a round disc and place a spoonful of cheese in the center. Fold the dough around the filling and pinch to seal.
- Place the filled dough balls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking tray. Cover and let rise for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm to enjoy the melted cheese center.
Notes
- Mozzarella is ideal for gooey melt, but feta or a spiced cheese mix adds bold flavor.
- Add chopped herbs or garlic powder to the dough for extra flavor.
- These freeze well—just reheat in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired