Italian bread with two cheeses
6 servings
120 minutes
Italian bread with two cheeses is a true gastronomic masterpiece that combines the tenderness of cream cheese and the spiciness of blue cheese. This recipe has deep roots in Italian culinary tradition, where cheese and bread are the soul of the meal. The yeast-based dough acquires an airy structure and rich flavor, while the baking process gives it an appetizing golden crust. The blue cheese adds a distinctive aroma, harmoniously complemented by the softness of Philadelphia. This bread pairs perfectly with wine, fresh vegetables, or as a standalone dish for a cozy evening. It can be served warm, enjoying the contrast between the crispy crust and melted filling, making it truly an unforgettable treat.
1
Dissolve the yeast in 225 ml of warm water, add a pinch of salt, sugar, sifted flour, and knead the dough.
- Dry yeast: 2 teaspoons
- Sugar: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 400 g
2
Grease a deep dish with olive oil, place the dough in it. Cover with a towel and put in a warm place.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
3
After 45 minutes, knead the dough, cover it again, and place it in a warm place for another 30 minutes.
4
Divide half of the test into two parts.
5
Roll out each part, stack them on top of each other, and roll out again.
6
Place on a baking sheet greased with olive oil and bake for 10 minutes in a preheated oven. Cut the baked bread in half lengthwise.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
7
Cut the blue cheese into small cubes and mix it with cream cheese.
- Blue cheese: 300 g
- Philadelphia cheese: 400 g
8
Spread half of the filling on the cut part of the bread and cover with the second part.
9
Grease with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and marjoram. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-6 minutes.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: pinch
- Dried marjoram: 1 teaspoon
10
Make a second bread from the second half of the dough and the remaining filling.