Heat a lightly greased skillet or pan over medium-low heat.
Cook each bread for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown with beautiful spots and the inside is cooked through.
Brush lightly with butter if you want them extra soft and flavorful.
Serve warm
Serve hot while the cheese is still melty inside.
This is where people suddenly stop talking and start reaching for another one.
Helpful Tips
Use medium-low heat so the bread cooks through without burning outside.
Seal the dough well so the cheese stays inside as much as possible.
A mix of mozzarella and feta gives a very good flavor.
Keep cooked breads under a towel so they stay soft.
Final Thoughts
This stovetop cheese breakfast bread recipe is soft, golden, cheesy, and exactly the kind of homemade bread people keep making for years. It is simple, comforting, and perfect when you want something warm and satisfying without using the oven.
Easy dough, melty cheese, beautiful pan-cooked bread. Honestly, that is a very good breakfast.
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Ingredients
Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons oil
Filling
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup feta, optional
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm water, milk, and oil.
- Knead into a soft dough and let rise 1 hour.
- Divide into pieces and roll into rounds.
- Fill with cheese, seal, and flatten gently.
- Cook in a greased skillet over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
