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Cheese swirls with prosciutto

Cheese swirls with prosciutto

Cook 45 min 8 servings

Golden treats of puffed cheese and buttery bread – our recipe for Cheese swirls with prosciutto offers more than just a fun snack! Kneaded to a knot, these cheesy swirls are bathed in an egg wash before enjoying a sprinkle of grated cheese, prosciutto and fresh basil. Featuring a crispy crust, the centre is fluffy and light.

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ingredients

  • 25 g fresh yeast (about 4.5 tsp active dry yeast)
  • 400 ml lukewarm water
  • 700 g plain flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg slightly beaten, for glazing
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 100 g butter
  • 250 g Castello® Tickler mature cheddar
  • 100 g prosciutto
  • fresh basil leaves

preparation

Preparation

Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water. Add one egg along with the salt and sugar. Whisk until mixed. Add the flour a little at a time. The dough should feel a little dry. Knead for 7-8 min. Add the butter in cubes. Knead until all the butter has been distributed throughout the dough. Let the dough rise covered with a cloth until double in size.

Roll the dough out as thinly as possible. Try to form it into a square if you can. Distribute the grated cheese across one half of the dough, then cover with the prosciutto and basil. Fold the other half of the dough over to cover the filling. Cut the dough lengthwise into 2cm strips. Twist the dough around itself until you have a long twisted sausage, then twist the sausage around itself. Place the swirls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let rise for half an hour. Brush with beaten egg and grate a little extra cheese over them if you like.

Bake at 200°C for approx. 15-18 min., depending on their size. They should be slightly golden and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.