Description
This recipe for Giant Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Butter Pizza Dough Bombs offers a delightful twist on traditional pizza with soft dough pockets stuffed with gooey mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Coated in a flavorful garlic butter mixture and baked to golden perfection, these dough bombs make a perfect appetizer or snack that’s irresistible and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cheese Filling
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Garlic Butter Topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt thoroughly, which will form the base of your pizza dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, stirring until a cohesive dough starts to form.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, which helps develop the gluten.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get ready for baking.
- Divide and Shape Dough: Once the dough has risen, divide it into 8 equal portions. Flatten each piece into a small round disc in preparation for stuffing.
- Stuff with Cheese: Place a mixture of shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheeses in the center of each flattened dough piece. Fold the dough over the cheese and seal the edges well to encase the filling.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Combine the melted butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, and Italian seasoning. Brush this mixture generously onto the tops of each stuffed dough ball.
- Bake: Arrange the sealed dough balls on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Make sure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
- Seal the dough edges tightly to avoid cheese leaking during baking.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a little extra parmesan on top before baking.
- Serve warm for the best gooey cheese experience.
- You can add crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: pizza dough bombs, cheese stuffed dough, garlic butter pizza bites, homemade pizza dough, Italian snacks
