🍞✨ Homemade Bread Magic with Veggie-Packed Filling 🥕🥬
There’s nothing like the aroma of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen! But why stop at plain bread when you can create a soft, golden loaf bursting with a savory veggie-packed filling? 🌱💛 This recipe combines a fluffy homemade dough with a delicious mix of sautéed vegetables, herbs, and cheese for a warm, comforting bite. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a cozy dinner! 🍽️
🛒 Ingredients
For the Dough:
🥖 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
🥄 2 tbsp sugar
🧂 1 tsp salt
🌿 1½ tsp instant yeast
🥛 ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk
🧈 3 tbsp melted butter
🥚 1 egg
For the Veggie Filling:
🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🥕 1 medium carrot, grated
🌿 ½ cup spinach, finely chopped
🌶️ ½ bell pepper, diced
🫑 ¼ cup mushrooms, finely chopped (optional)
🧀 ½ cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or feta)
🫒 ¼ cup olives, sliced (optional)
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
🌿 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
Egg Wash & Topping:
🥚 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for brushing)
🌾 Sesame or nigella seeds for sprinkling
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Dough
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. 🌾
2️⃣ Add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Stir until a dough forms. 🥄
3️⃣ Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size. ⏳
2️⃣ Cook the Filling
4️⃣ Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. 🧄🧅
5️⃣ Add carrots, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook until soft. 🥕🌶️
6️⃣ Stir in spinach, salt, pepper, and herbs. Cook for another 2 minutes. 🌿🫑
7️⃣ Remove from heat and let cool, then mix in cheese and olives. 🧀🫒
3️⃣ Shape & Fill the Bread
8️⃣ Roll out the dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface. 📏
9️⃣ Spread the veggie filling evenly, leaving a ½-inch border. 🍴
🔟 Roll tightly into a log or shape into a filled braid. Pinch the edges to seal. 🌀
4️⃣ Bake to Perfection
1️⃣1️⃣ Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Let it rest for 15 minutes. 🕰️
1️⃣2️⃣ Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame/nigella seeds. 🥚🌾
1️⃣3️⃣ Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. 🔥