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Pillows of Joy: The Magic of Cheese-Filled Bread

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 –10 cheese-filled breads
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour and salt to the bowl and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes by hand or 5–6 minutes with a mixer until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8–10 equal pieces.
  6. 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.
  7. Place the filled dough balls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking tray. Cover and let rise for 20–30 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  10. 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.