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Cheesy Braided Bread with Mortadella and Peas

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Braided Stuffed Bread
Category: Yeast Breads
Servings: 8

Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Manitoba flour 135g
Water 75ml
Dry yeast 3g
Malt 1 teaspoon
All-purpose flour 400g
Water 150ml
Butter 120g
Pecorino cheese 75g
Fine salt 5g
Egg yolks 3
Green peas 200g
Mortadella sausage 200g
Fontina cheese 200g
Pecorino cheese 175g
Pistachio crumbs to taste
Whole egg (for glazing) 1

Instructions:

Preparing the Dough:

  1. Start with the starter dough (lievitino):
    In a small bowl, dissolve the dry yeast (or 9g of fresh yeast) in lukewarm water. Stir with a teaspoon until fully dissolved. Add the malt and mix until incorporated.

  2. Prepare the dough mixture:
    In a separate large bowl, sift the all-purpose flour. Gradually add the starter dough mixture to the flour. Add the water in small portions, stirring continuously to help the ingredients come together. Season with salt and pepper. You can add some fresh thyme for an extra flavor boost.

  3. Knead the dough:
    Begin kneading the dough by hand or using a stand mixer. After the dough comes together, switch to a dough hook if using a mixer. Gradually add the room temperature butter, little by little, allowing the dough to absorb it fully. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth, homogenous, and elastic.

  4. Let the dough rise:
    Cover the dough with a damp cloth and allow it to rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Preparing the Filling:

  1. Prepare the filling ingredients:
    While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Dice the mortadella into small cubes, d
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