Ingredients
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 2 teaspoons salt
– 1 tablespoon instant yeast
– 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F or 43°C)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 ½ cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
– 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
– Cornmeal for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Making Gruyere Stuffed Crusty Loaves is an enjoyable process. Follow these steps for a delicious result:
1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast until well combined.
2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the warm water and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Prepare the Cheese Filling: While the dough rises, mix the shredded Gruyere cheese with the chopped rosemary in a bowl. Set aside.
6. Shape the Loaves: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a rectangle.
7. Fill with Cheese: Sprinkle half of the Gruyere mixture on each rectangle. Roll the dough tightly, starting from the long side, to encase the cheese.
8. Second Rise: Place the loaves seam-side down on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal. Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Preheat Oven: While the loaves are rising, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
10. Score the Loaves: Using a sharp knife, make a few diagonal slashes on the top of each loaf to allow steam to escape during baking.
11. Bake: Place the loaves in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crusty.
12. Cool: Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
These steps will guide you through the process of making this incredible bread. The delightful aroma of freshly baked bread will fill your kitchen, making it hard to resist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 10g