Meatballs in Dough, Baked

For the dough, start by preparing the ingredients and make sure you have everything at hand. In the bread machine, add the ingredients in the following order: oil, milk, and water (both lukewarm) in which you have dissolved the sugar and salt. It is important that the milk and water are slightly warm to activate the yeast. Then, add the sifted flour, ensuring that it is of high quality, and finally, add the dry yeast. If you prefer to use fresh yeast, cream it with the sugar from the recipe and dissolve it in a little lukewarm milk from the total amount. After you have added all the ingredients, set the dough program of the bread machine, and it will take care of kneading and rising.

If you choose not to use the bread machine, start by rubbing the yeast with the sugar, then dissolve the mixture with the lukewarm milk. Add a few tablespoons of flour to activate the yeast and let it rise covered. In a separate bowl, pour in the sifted flour, the salt dissolved in warm water, and mix well. Knead a dough similar to bread, gradually adding the oil until you get an elastic and non-sticky dough. Place the dough in a bowl greased with a little oil, cover it well, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in volume.

Once the dough has risen, take it out onto a work surface and roll it out into a sheet about 0.5 cm thick. Cut the dough into 16-20 appropriately sized squares. For the meatballs, mix all the ingredients well, being careful to adjust the taste with salt and pepper. Shape the meatballs, making sure to enclose a cube of cheese in the center of each meatball.

Wrap each meatball in a square of dough, ensuring that the side where you pinched the dough is facing down. Place them side by side in a buttered and floured baking dish. Let them rise for 20-30 minutes in a warm, draft-free place. After this interval, brush them with a beaten egg yolk mixed with a tablespoon of milk or water and sprinkle your favorite seeds on top for added flavor.

After they have risen, bake them in the preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 35-45 minutes or until they become golden and browned. Serve them warm, either plain or with a spicy sauce or homemade ketchup, for an unforgettable culinary experience. These dough-wrapped meatballs are perfect for enjoying at a party or as an appetizer at a festive meal. Guaranteed delight!