Hedgehog Bread with Mozzarella and Sage Recipe

Ingredients:

• 450g bread flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 sachet instant yeast (7g)
• 275ml warm water
• 8-10 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
• 200g grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions:

1. Mix the flour, salt, sugar and yeast in a large bowl.
2. Add the warm water and mix to form a dough.
3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for 45 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
6. Divide the dough into two equal parts.
7. Roll each half into a long rectangle.
8. Sprinkle half of the sage and half of the mozzarella cheese on each rectangle.
9. Roll up each rectangle into a tight spiral and pinch the ends and seam together to seal.
10. Place the spirals alongside each other in a greased loaf tin to form a hedgehog shape.
11. Brush the beaten egg over the top of the dough.
12. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Verdict and Serving Suggestions:

This Hedgehog bread with Mozzarella and Sage recipe is a perfect appetizer to be served on a dinner party. It is a beautiful dish to showcase to your guests. The delicious mozzarella gives a stringy melted bite to every slice of the hedgehog bread, and the sage adds a subtle herby aroma. For an added twist, you can serve it with a side of marinara sauce. It’s also best served warm straight out of the oven, but can be reheated with ease.