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    Stuffed Braided Bread with Meat Filling

    Published: Apr 10, 2021 · Modified: Nov 20, 2024 by Izzah Khan · 6 Comments

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    Fresh bread is great. Stuffed braided Sloppy Joe bread is even better! This bread is made with a rich yeast dough, stuffed with a flavorful meat filling and heaps of cheese and baked to perfection.

    Fresh Baked bread stuffed with meat filling and cheese

    TIPS

    1. Dough: When making dough, always test/proof your yeast first and make sure it's not expired regardless of whether the packet says to add the yeast directly to the flour. This recipe calls for 1 ½ tsp. To proof the yeast, simply add that amount to ½ cup lukewarm water plus a teaspoon of sugar. If it gets foamy within 5 mins, the yeast is good.
    2. Spread: In this recipe, I use chipotle mayo and it really hits the spot! You can also use plain mayo but the flavor will need some ooomph so make sure you add some extra heat to the filling.
    3. Filling: You can switch up the filling with chicken or even vegetables. Leftovers would also be great.
    4. Topping: Once you have braided the bread, brush with milk (egg wash is not needed but you can mix an egg with some milk), and sprinkle on some kalonji seeds (nigella). The seeds are going to add such an incredible texture and flavor. You want to gently press the kalonji so they stick to the dough. Alternatively, you can add cumin seeds. For more flavor, you can lightly toast the seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
    Sloppy Joe Meat Stuffed Bread for Iftar
    Fresh Baked bread stuffed with meat filling and cheese

    Stuffed Braided Bread with Sloppy Joe Meat and Cheese Filling

    Izzah Khan
    Fresh bread is great. Stuffed braided bread is even better! This bread is made with a rich yeast dough, stuffed with a flavorful meat filling and heaps of cheese and baked to perfection.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, lunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    Yeast Dough

    • 2 cups All-purpose flour
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 ½ teaspoon yeast mixed in ½ cup lukewarm water and 1 teaspoon sugar to "proof" it
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 egg beaten lightly

    Meat FIlling

    • 1 lb ground #beef
    • ¾ tsp cayenne
    • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • ½ teaspoon garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ red onion you can also use white or yellow onion
    • ½ green chili
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

    Instructions
     

    • Proof yeast by mixing the yeast in ½ cup water and a teaspoon of sugar. Once it gets frothy (about 5 mins) you can proceed with the rest of the recipe.
    • In a bowl mix flour and salt followed by the wet ingredients: olive oil, the yeast we proofed and milk and egg. Knead by hand for about 15 mins or 6-7 in the standing mixer until the dough becomes really soft and pliable and does not stick. If sticky, you can add more flour.
    • Let the dough rise in a bowl (lightly greased with olive oil) for an hour or so until doubled (or even tripled) in size.
    • While the dough is rising, mix all the meat filling ingredients really well and fry in a few tablespoon of oil for 15 mins or until cooked through. Set aside.
    • Once, the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it ¼ inch thick and transfer to a baking sheet lightly greased with olive oil. Cut 13-14 strips on both sides for the braiding, leaving the center to be filled.
    • At this point, preheat your oven to 425F.
    • Smear chipotle mayo, followed by the filling and heaps of cheese to your liking and braid the bread by bringing each strip to the other side at an angle. Make sure the filling is not exposed.
    • Brush the bread with milk and top with kalonji seeds, gently pressing them in so they stick.
    • Bake at 425F for 20-25 min. The top will be lovely and golden brown at about 20 mins and tapping the underside will produce a hollow sound. Note that as the bread cools, the bread will no longer sound hollow because the filling will weigh it down. This is normal.
    • Once the bread has baked, immediately run a small cube of butter over the top. The butter will add shine and also make the bread a bit soft. Let the bread rest for 5-10 mins, then slice up and ENJOY!

    Notes

    • DO NOT line the baking sheet with parchment paper. The dough will stick to it.
    • If you can't braid the bread, you can simply bring the two sides over. Make sure that there is no gaping holes in the braiding because the filling if exposed will get unnecessarily charred.
    • The bread freezes really well. I recommend slicing up to individual servings and freezing in a ziplock bag. To reheat, simply toast in the oven covered in foil at 350F for 10 mins, and then nuke it in the microwave uncovered for 30 seconds to completely thaw the meat filling.

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    1. Riaz

      June 08, 2021 at 7:47 am

      5 stars
      Mouth wateringly beautiful

      Reply
    2. Ayesha

      June 08, 2021 at 3:09 am

      5 stars
      BEST RECIPE ever. The bread comes out sooo soft. Perfection. I have even used this recipe to make pizza dough and it was a hit!!

      Reply
      • Rookie With A Cookie

        June 11, 2021 at 4:28 pm

        The bread is just so versatile and love that you made pizza out of it!

        Reply
    3. Ayesha

      June 07, 2021 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      So so good! I make it every time I have leftover chicken at home. Can’t get enough of it! 😍

      Reply
    4. Henna

      June 07, 2021 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      The recipe is so easy to follow and the bread tasted amazing! 10/10 would recommend it

      Reply
      • Rookie With A Cookie

        June 07, 2021 at 8:36 pm

        Thank you so much Henna for sharing your feedback.

        Reply

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