Golden Herb & Cheese Italian Braid using a Compact Cook
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The Italian braid is a culinary masterpiece that intertwines flavors and textures as beautifully as its namesake. Originating from the sun-kissed hills of Italy, this dish is a celebration of fresh ingredients, featuring aromatic garlic, fragrant parsley, and rich Parmesan cheese, all braided into a golden-brown loaf that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Did you know that the art of bread-making has been a cherished tradition in Italy for centuries? This braid not only serves as a perfect accompaniment to your favorite pasta dishes, but it also makes an impressive centerpiece for any gathering. With a bit of kneading and a dash of love, you'll create a show-stopping bread that will leave your guests in awe and your taste buds dancing with joy!
Ingredients
- 1 g Water
- 20 g Fresh baker's yeast
- 500 g Flour t55
- 30 g Olive oil
- 10 g Salt
- 10 g Granulated sugar
- 50 g Grated emmental
- 10 g Fresh parsley
Steps
Dough
- Add 1 g of water, 20 g of fresh baker's yeast in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 37°C / Speed 2.
- Add 500 g of flour t55, 30 g of olive oil, 10 g of salt, 10 g of granulated sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 3:00min / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Lightly oil the bowl.
- Setaside the dough in the bowl cover with towel during 1h .
Shaping & Filling
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Divide the dough into two parts, one twice the size of the other.
- Roll the larger part into a long rectangle and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roll the remaining dough into small balls.
- Attach the balls to the base forming a line of bulges along the bread.
Baking
- Sprinkle 50 g of grated emmental on the dough.
- Chop, and sprinkle 10 g of fresh parsley over the dough.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 20min.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve Warm.
