Inspired from Varada's
Ingredients
1.5 cups Bread flour
1.5 cups All purpose flour
1 cup Whole wheat flour (i used normal atta/chapathi flour)
2 teaspoon instant yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano + some more for sprinkling on top the bread
1.5 teaspoon salt
1 and ¼ cup warm water (approximate)
Oil for brushing the top
Filling
400 grams paneer (i used store-bought)
1 large onion
1 large tomato
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup cauliflower florets
½ cup peas, i used frozen
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
2 pinches of turmeric
2 teaspoon oil
salt to taste(remember the dough too has salt)
Method
- I used my food processor for making the dough, it can also be kneaded by hand. Take all the flours, salt , sugar, dried oregano and yeast into the processor bowl. Run at a low speed for a minute for them to mix well.
- In a microwave safe mug, take water and heat for 30 seconds. The liquid should be warm, that is when you dip your finger into it, it should feel hot, but not scalding hot. Always remember, too hot or too cold liquid will kill the yeast.
- Now slowly add the water and knead a soft dough, be careful while adding the last ¼ cup of water, you might not need all of the water. When the dough starts to come together, add oil and knead for about 4-5 minutes to get soft and smooth dough.It is an easy dough, comes off easily, If kneading by hand, knead another extra 2 minutes until the dough is soft and supple and doesn't stick. Let the kneaded dough, rest in an well-oiled bowl for about an hour or until it doubles in volume.
- When the dough is resting, let us prepare the filling. Chop the onion and tomato. If using frozen paneer, remove it from the freezer and let it get thawed before using. Chop the cauliflower into florets and wash them well in water.
- Heat a pan with oil, crackle cumin, followed by chopped onion and garlic, saute until onions turn translucent. Add chopped tomates and tomato paste, ¼ cup of water. Add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt.Let it cook until tomatoes turn soft.
- Now add cauliflower florets, peas and paneer to this, mix well, if it is too dry, add another ¼ cup of water. Cover and cook for 10 minutes for the flavors to mingle. After 10 minutes, uncover and cook until all the liquid dries up. The stuffing should be dry, or else the Stromboli might become soggy and tear apart while baking. Once all the liquid dries up, take it off the stove and let it cool completely.
- Once the dough has doubled in volume(it took an hour for me, if you live in colder places, it might take another 30 minutes), Remove the dough on to a well-floured working surface. Punch it down and knead a couple of times.
- Now you can either divide the dough into 2 or 3 portions and make a big Stromboli, which can later be cut and served. But, i divided the dough into 6 portions, so it was more like a personal Stromboli. It was easy to hold and eat on the go type of bread.
- Preheat the oven to 180C and keep a cookie/baking tray lined with parchment or alu-foil ready. I used my cookie tray, lined with alu-foil.
- Once divided, roll out each portion into a big circle. I rolled each portion into a circle of 8-9 inches diameter. Spread 3-4 tablespoon of filling in the center of the rolled out dough. take care not to fill it till the edges or more, it might come out while rolling or baking.
- To get a neatly rolled stromboli, fold the opposite edges inside the filling and roll from your end to the other to get a neat, chubby roll. Brush some water and seal the edges. Repeat the same with rest of the dough portions. Make small slits using a knife on top of the bread, for the steam to vent while it is baking.
- Place the rolled bread with sealed edges facing down, on the baking tray with an inch space gap in between. Brush the stromboli with oil, sprinkle little dried oregano on top. Bake in a preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown.
- Remove the baked bread, on to a wire rack.Let it cool until it is eatable hot. Serve warm with a drink by the side. Makes a filling lunch/dinner.
Unknown
Welcome to Bread Bakers! I love the filling for the stromboli with the Indian flavors instead of the usual Italian.
Shireen
I love the stromboli! Such a pretty design when you open it. The filling looks mouthwatering too!
Unknown
I had a similar experience with too much sauce the first time I made stromboli. Looks like your second attempt came out perfectly!
Jennifer Field
Wow! I love this sort of fusiony Italian-Indian thing going on! And that filling?! You're killing me! Fantastic!
Stacy Rushton
That filling looks divine, Priya! It's gorgeous swirled through the buns but, seriously, I could eat it with a spoon! So glad you joined our group!
A Day in the Life on the Farm
Great minds Priya, except that your stromboli is much healthier than mine.
Unknown
What a great looking stuffed bread, love the flavor combination!! Welcome to our group of #BreadBakers!!
Ana M. Adserías
They look great and the filling... delicious!
Karen
That is so pretty!! I've thought of kneading in the food processor. I'll have to try it!
Holly @ abakershouse.com
I love when bread is the base for a whole meal and this Stromboli filling is a great idea. I've been experimenting with Stromboli, trying to freeze it and have on hand for a last minute meal. I am still undecided whether it is best to freeze it before baking or after-- have you tried either method?
Priya_Srinivasan
Thanks Holly! Nope i haven't tried freezing stromboli, but i tried with other yeast flatbreads and stuffed buns. I used to rebake the frozen bread @150 for 10 minutes in a alu-foil. has worked good for me. will let u know if i ever i try with stromboli!
Chef Mireille
I would never think of stuffing noodles into bread..only you...but I love the filling you used for this fusion stromboli
Kelster
I love the filling you chose. I've only had paneer once. really enjoyed it.
Pavani
What an interesting filling for stromboli Priya. Sounds very delicious.
Hezzi-D
We make stromboli several times a month but usually with meat. We get paneer at the farmer's market and I can't wait to try this veggie combination!
Unknown
Lovely combination of Paneer, Peas and Cauliflower in Stromboli....
Sarah R
I was sold at cauliflower 🙂
Anonymous
What a lovely meal idea, they look delicious. Laura@ Baking in Pyjamas
Sneha's Recipe
Nicely done, love the filling.