This is an exotic Italian bread. Once you have tried making the basic milk bread, you should surely lay your hand on this. Its a must have when you have guests over and is surely an impression maker. I somehow find this bread easier than the basic bread...may be thats what you call- taking basics for granted:)
Ingredients: 500 gm flour, 2 tsp dry yeast, 1.5 tsp salt, 3 tbsp olive oil, 350ml water, 1/2 onion sliced, 1 garlic clove cut small, handful basil leaves, loads of love and patience
Time taken: 10 mins to make the dough
Rising Time: 1.5-2 hrs
Proving Time: 30 mins
Baking Time: 30-40 mins
Mix yeast in 250ml water for 5 mins. Mix flour and salt and make a well and add yeast mixture. Now make into a sticky dough and move to the slightly floured surface. Keep adding remaining water to make a soft dough.
Leave to rise for 1.5-2 hours. Chafe the dough for 5 mins and roll into a 14inch shape (as above). Leave to rest for 10 mins. Decorate with garlic, cheese, basil leaves, salt and pepper. Now, roll the dough, pressing lightly, and make into an S shape (as below).
Brush on top with milk and garnish with onion rings, sesame seeds and rosemary stem. Make holes using a fork at a few places and see the cheese spurting out :)
Put this into 200C preheated oven for 40 mins till it turns golden brown.
Voila!! its done. Cut and serve warm with wine or drinks. Wrap in a clean cloth and keep if left. You can oven for 2-3 mins before serving. Spray water at the bottom of the bread and then heat. This will help retain moisture. Avoid microwave if possible. The cheese melts and it tastes yummy.
Important Tip: ALWAYS use a weighing scale and measuring spoons while making bread. Dont be disheartened if it doesnt come out as you wanted...it has to come eventually with this recipe. Try one more time and let me know if you still cant make it right. 
Also read my post basic milk bread a better understanding of different steps of bread making.
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