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Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Bread

Spinach and Artichoke bread
I made 3 different breads for a party, spinach and artichoke for vegetarians, Swirly Pepperoni, Portuguese Chourico Bread.
Everyone loved them. I made the dough from scratch but you can use pizza dough from your supermarket.
Make a double batch and freeze them for your holiday parties. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Dough Makes 1 large or 2 small breads

3 1/2 cups of flour

1 teaspoon sugar

1 envelope instant dry yeast

2 teaspoons salt

1 and 1/2 cups warm water

2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparing dough:

In a medium bowl mix the dry ingredients. Add the water and oil and mix until a ball forms. It you find the dough too sticky add more flour. Grease a large bowl with olive oil and add the dough rolling it to coat with the oil. Cover with plastic wrap, cover with a warm towel, and place in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough doubles in size.

Filling:

8 – 12 oz Spinach dip

8 – 12 oz marinated artichokes (chopped)

1 and 1/2 to 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)

1/4 cup pecorino or Parmesan cheese (grated)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

olive oil

flour and corn meal for coating

Preparation:

When dough has risen spread into a rectangle on a sheet pan that has been lightly floured and dusted with corn meal. Brush with a little olive oil. Mix spinach dip, artichokes, and half of mozzarella in bowl and spread evenly on dough leaving 1 inch with dough only on each side. Top with oregano, remaining mozzarella and pecorino cheese.

Gently roll up the dough and pinch sides and edges. Brush with a little olive oil and a dusting of flour. Make a few slits with a knife on bread. Let sit until oven is preheated to 425 degrees F. Cook for about 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Portuguese Muffins Featured in Huffington Post

Portuguese Sweet Muffins featured in Huffington Post article!

 

Click on this link to read the article! Why Portuguese Muffins AreSeriously Underrated

The article links back to Tia Maria’s Blog for the recipe by Leonor Santos!

Here’s an excerpt from the article in the Huffington Post – Travel – February 22, 2014

“Popularized in the United States by Portuguese immigrants around New Bedford and Cape Cod in Massachusetts, these muffins can still be found in many a Cape Cod sandwich shop. Larger, chewier, slightly sweeter and more flavorful and substantial than an English muffin, it’s no wonder they’ve caught on outside of Massachusetts too. While they’re still not as ubiquitous English muffins, we think their time will come. Once you try one, you’ll understand why they’re seriously underrated.” Excerpt and top left photo credit: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/25/portuguese-muffins_n_4847213.html?utm_hp_ref=travel&ir=Travel