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Soft and Fluffy Homemade Cheese Bread

Incredibly soft, cloud-like yeast bread generously stuffed with gooey melted cheese and pan-toasted to golden, blistered perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 buns
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Global
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 500 grams all-purpose flour
  • 300 ml warm milk 105°F - 110°F
  • 10 grams dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 50 ml oil neutral oil like vegetable or canola
Filling
  • 200 grams cheese like mozzarella or feta, grated or cubed

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups/spoons or scale
  • Heavy-bottomed skillet
  • Clean kitchen towel

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix the warm milk, dry yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Stir in the oil and salt. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down dough, divide into 6 to 8 equal portions, and roll into balls. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Flatten each dough ball into a thick circle. Place a generous portion of cheese in the center.
  7. Pull the edges over the cheese and pinch tightly to seal. Gently flatten into a disc.
  8. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the flatbreads for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and blistered. Serve warm.

Notes

Make sure your milk is not too hot, or it will kill the yeast. A heavy cast-iron skillet yields the best blistered crust.