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Vegan Cheesy Pesto Rolls
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Prep time 2hrs
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 2
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Dough
ingredients
- 100 gram non-dairy milk, warm to touch
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 tbsp olive oil, ,extra virgin
- 150 gram all-purpose flour, more for dusting
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon sat
Filling
ingredients
- 60 gram vegan pumpkin seed pesto, sub for pesto of choice
- 1/4 red bell pepper, juliene
- 2 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
Cheese Sauce
ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk, more to taste
- 1/2 cup vegan shredded cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, optional
- salt and pepper, more to taste
Make the dough
Method
Step 1
Combine yeast and warm non-dairy milk. Let sit for a few minutes until foamy.
Step 2
Mix the dry ingredients together then pour in the yeast mixture and oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms. Pour out onto a floured work surface. With floured hands, knead the dough for a 3-4 minutes, dusting with flour whenever it starts to stick. You should get a dough that is no longer sticky and springs back when you poke it.
Step 3
Shape into a ball and let rise covered with a kitchen towel in an oiled bowl for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Fill and bake the rolls
Step 1
While waiting, prepare the pesto and toppings.
Step 2
After 1 hour, knead the dough shortly to release the air. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a 9 x 7 inch rectangle. Spread an even layer of pesto over the surface. Arrange the toppings parallel to the length of the rectangle.
Step 3
Starting from the longest side, roll the dough into a log. Cut into 6 pieces and arrange in a 9 x 5 inch loaf tin. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Brush the tops with some olive oil. In a preheated oven at 180°C, bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown
Make the cheese sauce
Step 1
In a small pot over medium heat, cook the flour in olive oil until you get a light brown paste. Add milk and cheese, whisking constantly until there are no more lumps. Adjust the amount of milk based on how thick or thin you want the sauce to be. Add optional ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep the cheese sauce hot until ready to serve.
Step 2
Serve the pesto rolls warm with cheese sauce. Enjoy!