Description
These Homemade Savory Bread Rolls are filled with a delicious mixture of spinach, mozzarella cheese, and herbs, making them a perfect snack or side dish. The soft and fluffy bread encases a flavorful filling that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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For the bread dough
- 500 grams (approx. 1 lb) bread flour
- 7 grams active dry yeast or use instant yeast
- 1 cup milk (1 cup = 250 ml)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 egg
- 80 grams butter, melted + extra butter for brushing the dough (olive oil can be used as a substitute)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling
- 3/4 cup spinach, finely chopped (if using fresh – if using frozen, thaw before using)
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- Salt to season
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Make the dough – Warm the milk, mix in sugar and yeast. Let it activate, then mix with flour, egg, salt, and butter. Knead into a dough.
- Let the dough proof once – Allow the dough to double in size.
- Shape the dough – Roll out the dough, spread filling, cut into strips, roll up, and stack.
- Let the dough proof for the second time – Allow the rolls to rise again.
- Bake – Brush with butter and bake until golden brown.
- For the filling – Combine all filling ingredients.
Notes
- These rolls can be proofed ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Various filling options can be used based on preference.
- Flour can be substituted with other types like all-purpose or whole wheat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread roll
- Calories: 358 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 364mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 53mg
