Description
Delicious cheese stuffed bread balls, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 490 grams all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast
- 315 grams warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 string cheese mozzarella sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- Fresh rosemary
- 32 dough balls
Instructions
- Combine the flour, salt, and yeast in a bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir to combine.
- Add the water and olive oil and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
- Knead the dough by pushing with the base of your palm, then reforming it into a ball. Continue kneading for 8 minutes until the dough feels pillowy and has a smooth, stretchy exterior. If the dough is very sticky, add a small amount of flour while kneading. Alternatively, attach the dough hook to a stand mixer and start the mixer on medium-low speed, then allow the mixer to knead for 8 minutes.
- Using floured hands, gently shape the dough into a boule (ball shape) by folding the dough under itself. Return to the bowl and cover with a damp towel and allow them to rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the bread into 32 equal pieces, using a scale and calculator. Take the first piece of dough and flatten it slightly. Place a piece of cheese in the center, then form a ball with your palms, creating a smooth top and a seam at the bottom. Place the ball into a Christmas tree shape on the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough and cheese. Cover with a towel and let rest for 15 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the grated garlic and Italian seasoning and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Brush the garlic herb oil onto the dough balls, then sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 14 to 17 minutes until golden brown. Top with fresh rosemary. Serve warm.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ingredients.
- If the dough is too sticky, add in a little more flour as needed.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg