925- Flower Cheese Bread / خبز الزهور المحشي بالجبنة

Ingredients :

Panzani Olive and Basil Sauce

For the cheese bread
250g (2 cups) flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon instant yeast
1 tablespoon powdered milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
50ml (1.6 ounces) warm water
2 tablespoons olive oil

For the filling
125g (4.4 ounces) mozzarella, cubed

For decoration
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
20g (0.7 ounces) sesame seeds

Directions :

1- In a large bowl, add the flour, salt, sugar, instant yeast, powdered milk and olive oil, then mix to combine.
2- Add the egg and water, then mix to combine. Knead the dough for 5 minutes then cover it with plastic wrap and leave it to rest for 15 minutes.
3- Stretch and fold the rested dough, then divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape the dough into balls with your hands.
4- Stuff each dough ball with a cube of mozzarella then place it around the outer edge of a 23cm (9in) round cake pan, making sure to leave the middle of the pan empty.
5- Mix the the milk and egg yolk and use the mixture to brush the top of the dough balls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Place a bowl in the middle of the pan and add the Panzani olive and basil sauce. Serve warm.