Cheesy Tear and Share Bread
This cheesy tear-and-share bread is a warm, comforting dish perfect for any gathering or meal. Fluffy, cheesy, and buttery, it’s the kind of bread everyone can enjoy, whether as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. Its pull-apart texture makes it a fun and easy bread to share with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
500g strong white bread flour
1 tsp salt
7g dried yeast
2 tsp sugar
300ml warm water
2 tbsp olive oil
100g unsalted butter, melted
200g cheddar cheese, grated
100g mozzarella cheese, grated
Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add the dried yeast and mix well.
- Slowly pour in the warm water and olive oil, stirring until a dough starts to form.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a damp tea towel. Let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake tin.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small balls (about 12-15).
- Roll each ball into a small round and fill the center with a bit of cheese.
- Place the balls in the prepared tin, stacking them in a circular shape.
- Pour the melted butter over the top and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the dough.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden and cooked through.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add garlic: Mix in some minced garlic into the butter for an extra savory punch.
- Herbs: Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough for a fragrant twist.
- Different cheeses: Swap out the cheddar and mozzarella for other cheeses such as gouda or parmesan for variety.
- Spicy: Add a pinch of chili flakes to the cheese filling for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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