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Pesto Mozzarella Rolls

Delicious Pesto Mozzarella Rolls for Easy Comfort Food Bliss

Eggless Pesto Mozzarella Rolls are a delightful comfort food that combines fluffy bread with vibrant pesto and gooey mozzarella.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 9 rolls
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Milk Warm milk for best results
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure yeast is fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Caster Sugar Can be replaced with regular sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin is preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped with bread flour
For the Pesto
  • 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves Remove any stems
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves recommended
  • ½ tablespoon Lemon Juice Adjust quantity to preference
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Freshly Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Avoid pre-shredded varieties

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Food processor
  • baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, active dry yeast, and caster sugar in a bowl. Let it froth for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Make the dough by mixing the yeast mixture, olive oil, and salt, then gradually adding flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Let the kneaded dough rise in a greased bowl for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the pesto in a food processor by blending basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
  5. Assemble the rolls by rolling the dough into a rectangle, spreading pesto, adding mozzarella, rolling tightly, and slicing into 9 pieces.
  6. Allow the sliced rolls to rise in a greased pan for about 1 hour.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool slightly in the pan, then serve warm to enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These Pesto Mozzarella Rolls are perfect to enjoy with a refreshing salad or savory tomato soup.

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