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Bolognese Crescent Recipe with Sausages

Total time: 2 hours
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Rising time: 1 hour
Baking time: 30 minutes
Number of servings: 8

I propose a recipe for Bolognese crescent with sausages, a delicious dish that will bring a touch of Italian flavor to your kitchen. This simple recipe is perfect for a family meal or a party with friends. Using a bread machine to prepare the dough makes the process even easier, and the result will be a fluffy and aromatic crescent.

Ingredients:

For the dough:
- 500 g type 00 flour (or all-purpose wheat flour)
- 250 ml warm water
- 7 g dry yeast (or 25 g fresh yeast)
- 50 ml olive oil
- 10 g salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar

For the filling:
- 300 g sausages (preferably Italian sausages like salsiccia)
- 150 g mozzarella cheese (cut into cubes)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Preparing the dough: Start by adding the ingredients to the bread machine. First, put in the warm water, olive oil, salt, sugar, flour, and finally the yeast. Activate the dough program. The machine will knead the dough for about 20 minutes. If you don't have a bread machine, you can knead the dough by hand for 10-15 minutes until it becomes elastic and smooth.

2. Rising: After the dough has been kneaded, cover it with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, until it doubles in size.

3. Preparing the filling: In a skillet, heat the olive oil and add the onion and garlic. Sauté them until they become translucent. Add the sliced sausages and cook until browned. Finally, season with oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.

4. Shaping the crescents: After the dough has risen, remove it from the bread machine and divide it into two equal parts. Roll each part into a rectangle about 30x40 cm. Spread the sausage filling and mozzarella cubes evenly over each rectangle.

5. Rolling the crescents: Roll each rectangle of dough starting from the top, forming a tight cylinder. Place the cylinders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. Second rising: Cover the crescents with a towel and let them rise again for 30 minutes.

7. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Bake the crescents for 30 minutes or until golden and crispy.

8. Serving: Let the crescent cool for a few minutes, then slice it and serve warm, alongside a fresh salad or tomato sauce.

Useful tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like basil or parsley to the sausage filling.
- If you want a vegetarian option, replace the sausages with sautéed vegetables (e.g., zucchini, peppers, and mushrooms) and add feta cheese.
- Bolognese crescent can be frozen after baking. Wrap each slice in aluminum foil and keep them in the freezer for a quick meal later.

This Bolognese crescent with sausages is not only a quick and simple recipe but also a delicacy that will surely impress everyone who tastes it. Try it and enjoy its authentic flavor!

 Ingredients: 600-650 g flour, 300 ml of: water + milk + homemade kefir, 1 teaspoon salt, 40 g yeast, 50 g butter in which I lightly sautéed a very small chopped onion, chopped rosemary, and a mix of herbs for meat, 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin oil, 300 g sausage (dried), 100-150 g parmesan or another type of cheese, 1 beaten egg with a tablespoon of milk for brushing on top.