Description
Warm, pillowy dough filled with cheesy, garlicky goodness. Perfect for a cozy night in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in melted butter, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the filling: combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Flatten each piece of dough into a small circle. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center. Pinch edges to seal.
- Place dough balls, seam-side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with extra parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Yeast Activation: Make sure the yeast is fresh by observing for foam after mixing with warm milk and sugar.
- Sealing: Pinch the dough edges tightly to prevent cheese from leaking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: cheesy garlic butter bombs, garlic bread, comfort food, appetizer, baking
