Fried Cheese Bread Pie
A crispy, golden-brown crust encasing a warm, gooey, melted cheese filling that will delight your family.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- •1 tsp active dry yeast (3g)
- •1 tsp sugar (4g)
- •3/4 cup warm water (180ml)
- •2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
- •1/2 tsp salt (3g)
- •1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (150g)
- •1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (60g)
- •2 tbsp unsalted butter melted for brushing (30g)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast, letting it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Add the flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture, stirring until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Place the dough in a oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
In a small bowl, mix together the shredded mozzarella and crumbled feta cheese for the filling.
- 6
Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions. Roll each portion out into a circle roughly 8 inches in diameter.
- 7
Place the cheese filling in the center of one dough circle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Place the second dough circle on top and crimp the edges tightly to seal the pie completely.
- 9
Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a light coating of oil or butter.
- 10
Carefully transfer the pie to the skillet and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the crust is golden brown and crispy and the cheese inside is fully melted.
- 11
Brush the top with melted butter immediately upon removing from the heat, slice into wedges, and serve warm.
💡 Chef tips
- You can customize the cheese blend by adding a bit of grated parmesan or cheddar for extra flavor.
- Uncooked assembled pies can be frozen for up to a month; just thaw completely before frying.
- Keep the heat at medium rather than high so the crust doesn't burn before the cheese has a chance to melt.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished pie has a wonderfully crisp, golden crust that crackles when sliced, revealing an irresistibly stretchy, savory melted cheese center.