Garlic And Mozzarella Cheese-Stuffed Bread Rolls With Poppy Seeds

Garlic and Mozzarella Cheese-Stuffed Bread Rolls with Poppy Seeds

Table of Contents

For the Dough:

For the Garlic-Parsley Butter:

- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- A pinch of salt

For the Filling and Topping:

- 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon of milk (for egg wash)
- Poppy seeds (for sprinkling)

1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, warm milk, sugar, and dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy. This is a sign that the yeast is active.
2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg and add the melted butter. Mix well.
3. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour and salt.

1. Form the dough: Gradually add the activated yeast mixture to the egg and butter mixture. Slowly incorporate the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
2. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough feels too sticky, add a little more flour, but avoid making it too dry.
3. Let the dough rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Melt the butter: In a small saucepan, melt the 60 grams of butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add parsley and honey: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley, salt, and honey. Set aside to cool slightly.

1. Punch down the dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Turn it out onto a floured surface and divide it into 8-10 equal portions, depending on how large you want your rolls.

Stuff the rolls: Flatten each portion into a small disc and place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center. Fold the dough over the cheese and pinch the edges to seal, forming a ball. Repeat with the remaining portions.
Arrange the rolls: Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced slightly apart. Cover them with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

1. Preheat the oven: While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

1. Brush with egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each roll with the egg wash to give them a beautiful golden color when baked.
2. Sprinkle with poppy seeds: After brushing with egg wash, sprinkle each roll with poppy seeds for added texture and flavor.
3. Bake the rolls: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.

Brush with garlic butter: As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic-parsley butter.
Serve warm: Serve the rolls while they’re warm, allowing the mozzarella cheese inside to be perfectly melted and gooey.