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Pesto Mozzarella Rolls

Irresistible Pesto Mozzarella Rolls for Cozy Evenings

These Pesto Mozzarella Rolls are a comforting delight, perfect for cozy evenings, combining rich flavors of basil and melted mozzarella in a warm, fluffy bread.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 9 rolls
Course: Baking
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Milk Warm, not hot
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Caster Sugar Regular sugar works as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3-4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped with bread flour
For the Pesto
  • 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves Remove stems
  • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Adjust to preference
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
For the Filling
  • 1-2 cups Freshly Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Avoid pre-shredded

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • Oven
  • food processor
  • Baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Warm 1 cup of milk in a small saucepan. Pour into a mixing bowl, add 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of caster sugar. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Combine the yeast mixture with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add 3-4 cups of all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Oil a large bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare pesto by blending 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Chill.
  5. Punch down the risen dough, roll it out into a rectangle, spread pesto, sprinkle mozzarella, and roll tightly. Slice into 9 pieces.
  6. Place the sliced rolls cut side up in a greased baking pan, cover, and rise for about 1 hour.
  7. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool rolls in the pan for 5-10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure yeast is fresh and mozzarella is freshly grated from a block.

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