Bread Stuffed with Chicken
Bread Stuffed with Chicken
Ingredients
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The Dough
The Filling
Final Touches
Instructions
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In a bowl, add water, yeast & sugar, stir and leave them for 5 minutes.
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In another bowl, add flour and salt and mix well.
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Make a hole in the center of the flour then add the egg and the water-yeast mixture.
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Add milk and a pinch of black pepper. Then knead well to form the dough (around 10 minutes).
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Brush the dough with oil then transfer to a bowl brushed with oil and cover till it doubles in size. This should take 1-2 hours depending on the weather.
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Transfer to countertop or silicone mat then cut into 6 equal pieces. Shape the pieces into balls using your hands. Let them rest for a while.
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In the meantime, prepare the chicken. Cut the chicken into thin slices.
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In a pan on high heat, add oil and butter then the chicken (add the chicken gradually). Season with salt, pepper, thyme and minced garlic.
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Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl then add olives, chopped green bell pepper, chili pepper (optional) and chopped tomatoes. Add shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
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Add ketchup or salsa and mix again.
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On a silicone mat, add flour and spread the dough balls.
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Add the stuffing in the center then close (Watch video for technique).
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In a baking pan, brush oil and flour then add the stuffed dough balls.
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Brush with egg wash or butter & milk mixture. Sprinkle sesame on top.
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Bake in the oven at 180 degrees celsius for 15-30 minutes in the middle rack.
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Optional step: Half way through baking, take out of the oven, sprinkle grated cheese on top then resume baking until cheese melts.