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.
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.
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar and salt. Make a well in the centre and pour the yeast mixture.
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.
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.
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.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 170C for 12-14 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!