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malunggay cheese pandesal recipe

Malunggay Cheese Pandesal Recipe

Malunggay Cheese Pandesal is a delicious and healthy soft bread roll packed with vitamins. I used chopped fresh malunggay leaves to give color and make this Pinoys favorite breakfast.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Proofing Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: malunggay cheese pandesal, malunggay pandesal
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Jenalyn Rose Forbes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 7 g active dry yeast 2 ¼ tsp
  • 3 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • cup sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup malunggay leaves chopped
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese optional
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 200 g cheddar cheese cut into cubes, for filling

Instructions

  • Combine warm water and 1 tbsp sugar. Stir until dissolve, add the active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10mins until it becomes foamy.
    proofing the yeast
  • In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar and salt. Make a well in the centre and pour the yeast mixture.
    combine dry and wet ingredients
  • Add the vegetable oil and egg. Mix well then add the chopped malunggay. Continue to stir until well combined. Gather the dough in a lightly floured surface, knead the dough manually for 7 minutes or using stand mixer for 5 minutes until smooth.
    knead the dough
  • Transfer in a greased bowl, cover with tea towel and let it rise for 1-1.5 hrs until it double the size. Once the dough is ready, transfer again in a flat surface. Cut and divide the dough into 16-18 pieces.
    proofing the dough
  • Shape into a ball then flat the dough with your hand, put the cheese cube on the centre, seal the dough and shape it again into a ball. Toss each piece in grated parmesan cheese or breadcrumbs. Arrange on a tray and cover with tea towel. Let it stand for another 30 minutes.
    put the cheese filling
  • Bake in a pre-heated oven at 170C for 12-14 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
    baked malunggay cheese pandesal

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 1mg