Stuffed Breads

1. Step 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C.
2. Step 2

   Place the flour in a bowl or directly on the counter. Make a hole in the center to form a volcano shape.
3. Step 3

   Dissolve the yeast in a little milk and let it ferment for about 15 minutes.
4. Step 4

   Place the salt around the outer part of the flour. Add the mashed potatoes and the yeast mixture in the center.
5. Step 5

   Gradually add the warm milk, incorporating the ingredients from the center outward.
6. Step 6

   Add the remaining ingredients and knead the dough for 10 minutes.
7. Step 7

   Place the dough in a bowl, cover well, and let it rise for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
8. Step 8

   Divide into 400 g portions, shape into buns, and let rise again.
9. Step 9

   Roll out each bun and fill either in layers or in the center.
10. Step 10

    Close or roll the dough to enclose the filling. Let it rise again.
11. Step 11

    Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped on the base.

Pesto Preparation

1. Step 1

   Process the dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil until smooth.
2. Step 2

   Spread the pesto on the rolled-out dough before filling.

Prepare Filling 1

1. Step 1

   Sauté the onions and green onions with the smoked bacon in olive oil.
2. Step 2

   Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and ground chili pepper.
3. Step 3

   Add the diced cheeses to the sautéed mixture and use it as filling.

Prepare Filling 2

1. Step 1

   Sauté the red onion, aubergine, bell peppers, and tomato in olive oil.
2. Step 2

   Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble and Bake

1. Step 1

   Roll out each risen dough bun into a rectangle or circle, depending on how you'd like to shape it.
2. Step 2

   Spread a thin layer of pesto over the dough.
3. Step 3

   Add your chosen filling in the center or layer it over the entire surface.
4. Step 4

   Roll or fold the dough to enclose the filling. Pinch the edges to seal.
5. Step 5

   Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30–40 minutes, or until golden brown.