Savory Ricotta Brioche Swirl: Soft and Flavorful
The savory ricotta brioche swirl is a soft and tasty baked good, ideal as an appetizer, main dish, or to enhance buffets and special occasions. The creamy ricotta filling and the scenic shape make it irresistible, also perfect to prepare in advance
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 10/12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.4 cups kefir
- 2 eggs
- 1.5 tsp dry yeast
- 21 oz ricotta
- 2 eggs
- garlic
- herbs
- salt
- 1 egg
- 3.5 oz milk
- 1 container plain yogurt
- salt
Tools
Large bowl
Work surface
Rolling pin
Round mold
Parchment paper
Pastry brush
Steps
For the preparation of the Savory Ricotta Brioche Swirl watch the video HERE.
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Let’s prepare the dough:
In a bowl, put the flour, yeast, salt, eggs, and kefir. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
Let’s prepare the filling:
In a bowl, mix the ricotta with herbs, garlic, salt, and egg until achieving a homogeneous cream.
After the rising, divide the dough into 4 pieces. Roll out one piece at a time and spread ¼ of the ricotta cream on top.
Roll up forming a swirl and place it at the center of the mold lined with parchment paper. Proceed the same way with the other pieces
arrange the rolls around to form a large swirl. Cover and let rise again for about 1 hour. Mix yogurt, egg, milk, and salt.
Pour the obtained mix over the swirl. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 60 minutes, until golden brown.
Enjoy your meal!
Storage & Tips:
❄️ Storage
The savory ricotta brioche swirl keeps for 1–2 days in the refrigerator, well covered. It can be slightly reheated in the oven before serving.
💡 Tips
You can enrich the filling with spinach, cooked ham, or grated cheese
Also great with ricotta and grilled vegetables
Perfect to serve warm or at room temperature
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I prepare the savory brioche swirl in advance?
Yes, you can prepare it in advance. Once baked, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator well covered for 1–2 days. Before serving, warm it lightly in the oven.
Can I freeze the savory ricotta brioche swirl?
Yes, the swirl can be frozen already baked. Slice it, wrap the slices individually, and freeze them. Just thaw and reheat in the oven to regain softness and flavor.
Can I substitute kefir in the dough?Surely. You can replace kefir with plain yogurt or milk, keeping the same quantities to achieve a soft dough.
What kind of ricotta is best to use?
A well-drained ricotta, preferably cow’s milk. If too moist, let it drain in the fridge to prevent the filling from being watery.
Can I add other ingredients to the filling?
Yes, you can enrich the filling with spinach, grated zucchini, cooked ham, speck, or grated cheeses for an even more flavorful version.
Is the swirl suitable for buffets and parties?Absolutely yes. The savory ricotta brioche swirl is ideal for buffets, appetizers, and special occasions thanks to its scenic shape and soft texture.
How to achieve a soft and well-risen swirl?
Respect the rising times, use room temperature ingredients, and don’t overdo it with flour during dough handling.
Can I bake it in an air fryer?
Due to its size and double rising, traditional oven baking is preferable. In an air fryer, it may not cook evenly.
