Directions

Dough ,1 time batch
Cheese filling ,1 time batch
Eggs, 4 each
diced butter, 1 ½ tablespoon
Coarse finishing salt, kosher salt and black pepper, As Needed
Egg wash, As Needed

Dough

1. In a small sauce pot, warm milk to room temperature. Remove from heat. Add water, sugar and yeast and mix. Let sit for 3 minutes.
2. Transfer mixture in a Kitchen Aid mixing bowl. Mix with the dough hook for 8 minutes on speed 3.
3. After 8 minutes, lower speed to 1 and drizzle in the oil. Set the speed back to 3 and mix for another 2 minutes.
4. Transfer the dough into a large, oil line bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let sit in a warm area (about 73°F) for 1 hour.
5. After one hour, punch the dough down and cover again, letting it sit for another 30 minutes in the same environment.

Cheese Filling

1. Mix all together in a Kitchen Aid mixer with the paddle for 2 minutes
2. Remove and reserve for assembly

Egg Wash

1. Crack egg and mix with water in a bowl. Reserve until needed.

Method of Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. After the dough has rested for 30 minutes, transfer dough onto a flour dusted surface
3. Cut into 4 equal portions
4. Roll out into about an 8” diameter round, about ¼” thick
5. Shape the dough edges into a football shape, pinching the tips
6. Transfer onto a parchment-lined sheet tray.
7. Fill doughs with 1 cup of the cheese filling. Egg wash the edges, sprinkle with finishing salt and cook in a 450°F oven for 15 minutes
8. After 15 minutes, take out of oven and make a well with the back of a spoon. Crack an egg into the middle. Season with salt and pepper and add butter pieces around the egg.
9. Return into the oven and cook for 5 more minutes
10. Serve hot.