Bread/Kale and Mozzarella Stuffed Bread
Serves: 10
Active Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
From: (http://www.hannaford.com/catalog/search.cmd?keyword=kale+stuffed+bread&productTypeId=R#)
Contents
Ingredients
1 (16 to 20 oz.) pkg. multigrain pizza dough
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups finely chopped kale leaves, stems discarded (about 3/4 -,- 1 lb.)
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, or more, as needed for rolling dough
4 oz. part-skim mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
marinara sauce (optional)
shredded cucumber
Directions
Step 1
Remove pizza dough from packaging and let sit for 25 to 30 minutes. It will be easier to roll and shape the dough when it is at room temperature.
Step 2
While the dough rests, prepare the filling. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add kale and water. Stir well to combine. Cover pan and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and continue to cook until kale is completely wilted and the water has cooked off, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 4
Lightly flour a work surface and roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 10 by 14 inches. If dough starts to feel difficult to roll out, let it rest for 1 to 2 minutes, then continue rolling. Spread kale mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all 4 sides. Sprinkle cheese cubes over the kale. Brush some beaten egg on the border.
Step 5
Starting on a longer side, roll up the dough tightly, like a jelly roll. Place the loaf seam-side-down on the prepared baking sheet. Seal up both ends and tuck them under the log. Brush the dough with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step 6
Bake until golden brown, about 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer loaf to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes before serving. Slice into 1-inch-thick slices and serve warm or at room temperature, with warmed marinara sauce in a bowl on the side for dipping, if desired.
