Bread
•Garlic Herb and Mozzarella Stuffed Kubaneh
Total Time
90 min
Servings
8 people
Level
medium
Rating
(1)
Garlic Herb and Mozzarella Stuffed Kubaneh
This twist on the traditional Yemenite Sabbath bread incorporates the beloved flavors of garlic bread and pizza. Soft, buttery dough balls are stuffed with gooey mozzarella and brushed with a garlic-herb butter for an irresistible pull-apart loaf.
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp instant yeast
2 tbsp sugar
1.5 tsp salt
1.5 cups warm water
1 stick (113g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
- 2
Gradually add the warm water while mixing. Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- 3
Place the dough in a bowl lightly greased with olive oil, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic and chopped parsley.
- 5
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 to 10 equal pieces.
- 6
Flatten each piece of dough slightly in your palm, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and fold the edges over to seal the cheese inside, rolling it back into a smooth ball.
- 7
Generously grease a round baking pot or cake pan with about 1/3 of the garlic-herb butter mixture.
- 8
Arrange the stuffed dough balls inside the pan so they are touching. Brush the tops generously with the remaining garlic-herb butter.
- 9
Cover the pan and let the dough rise for another 30 to 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 10
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the top is deep golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- 11
Allow the Kubaneh to cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm to enjoy the melted cheese center.
