Fried Cheese Bread

Name: Fried Cheese Bread
Total time: 4 h
Yield: Four to six servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 package active dry yeast; 1 1/2 cups warm water; 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1 tablespoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground anise seed; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons grated onion; 3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Freshly ground pepper to taste

Recipe from Aglaia Kremezi

Adapted by Molly O'Neill

Total Time: 4 hours
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Ingredients

Yield:Four to six servings

1package active dry yeast
1½cups warm water
1½ to 2½cups all-purpose flour
½cup whole wheat flour
½cup cornmeal
1tablespoon sea salt
½teaspoon ground anise seed
4tablespoons olive oil
3tablespoons grated onion
¾cup crumbled goat cheese
1teaspoon dried oregano
Freshly ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Stir yeast and water together in a small bowl until yeast is dissolved. In a large bowl, combine 1½ cups of all-purpose flour, the whole wheat flour, cornmeal, salt and anise seed. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture. Stir until mixed. Place dough on a floured surface.
Step 2
Begin kneading dough, adding as much flour as needed so that dough is not too sticky. Knead for 10 to 15 minutes, until smooth and shiny. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and brush top with 1 teaspoon of oil. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1½ hours.
Step 3
Punch the dough down and let rise until doubled again, about 1 hour. Punch down the dough and place on a lightly floured surface and roll out to a 10-inch circle. Let rise for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Place dough in skillet and brush with remaining oil. Sprinkle with grated onion, goat cheese, oregano and pepper. Fry until bottom of dough is crisp and brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Place skillet in oven and bake until top is browned and cheese melted, about 15 minutes. Let cool a little before serving.