Cheesy Bread

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add bread flour, instant yeast, and cooking salt to a large bowl and whisk until evenly distributed.
  2. 2Slowly add the warm water while stirring with a wooden spoon.
  3. 3Cover the bowl with cling film and let rise for 2 hours.
  4. 4Heavily flour your work surface, turn the dough out onto it, and flatten it slightly.
  5. 5Spread the mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheese onto the dough, then fold it over. Repeat this folding process three times.
  6. 6Preheat your oven to 220C (430F) and place a large pot inside for 15 minutes to preheat.
  7. 7Transfer the dough onto a piece of baking paper and add a good amount of cheese over the top.
  8. 8Place the dough into the heated pot and bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
  9. 9Remove the bread from the oven and place onto a cooling rack for 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 450 g bread flour
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1.5 tsp cooking salt
  • 400 ml very warm tap water
  • 300 g mozzarella cheese
  • 300 g cheddar cheese

Equipment

bowlwhiskwooden spooncling filmforksbench scraperbaking paperpotcooling rack

Tips

  • If the dough is too runny, add more flour.
  • If the dough is not sticky and is too dry, add more water.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, boil a kettle and pour into an oven-proof bowl or dish. Place it next to or below your dough in the oven to create a steam effect.
  • If using a Dutch oven, cook with the lid on for 30 minutes, then lid off for a further 10 minutes.