Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup panko
  • 1 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 Tbsp instant or rapid rise yeast
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tsp sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 5-6 cups bread or all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1 Tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley (minced)
  • 1 large egg
  • Pinch of garlic powder, salt and pepper
  • Sprinkling of additional Parmesan and mozzarella
  • Drizzle of olive oil

Instruction

  • Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans with olive oil. Sprinkle with panko and tip to coat evenly. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a kneading hook, whisk together the water and yeast. Let stand a few minutes. Add oil, sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and about 4 cups of the flour. Mix and then knead, adding more flour in small increments, as necessary, to form a soft, moist dough. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 45-60 minutes, or until almost doubled.
  • Meanwhile, prepared the filling by stirring together all the filling ingredients. Set aside.
  • When dough has risen, remove to a flour dusted work surface and gently deflate. Divide dough into two even pieces. Roll one piece of dough in to a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Spread 1/2 of the filling over dough, then roll up dough jelly-roll style.
  • Cut jelly roll in to 8-10 slices. Snug slices next to each other in prepared loaf pan. Repeat with remaining piece of dough and remaining filling.
  • Beat egg in a small bowl, then brush over dough. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and pepper, then scatter a bit more Parmesan and mozzarella over top. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil, over-top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until dough is puffy, about 45-60 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Bake 20 minutes at 375 F., then reduce oven to 350 F. and bake for a further 20-30 minutes, or until nicely browned and cheese is melted.