Instructions

Bread Rolls

Mix: Add all ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer with dough hook attachment. Mix for about 20 minutes or until the dough is smooth. Alternatively add all ingredients to a regular bowl and mix with a large wooden spoon until incorporated, then knead for 10 – 15 minutes (fold dough in half, rotate a half turn, repeat) or until smooth.

Rest: Divide the dough up into 6 even sized balls and allow it to rest for 20 minutes.

Shape: Roll out each piece with your hands or a rolling pin and then roll it up like a cigar and put on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover lightly and rest another 20 minutes. You can prepare the meatballs in the meantime.

Bake: Preheat oven to  225 C / 450 F. Just before baking cut a line lengthwise across each roll with a sharp knife or baker’s razor. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden.

Meatballs

Mix & shape: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a spoon until homogenous. Shape into 18 evenly sized meatballs.

Sear off: Heat a little bit of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear off the meatballs just enough to give them a relatively even brown crust. If you work in batches, remove finished meatballs to a paper towel lined plate.

Sauce: Once all the meatballs are fried, put them all back in the skillet and cover with tomato sauce. Put on lid and simmer for 15 minutes.

Assemble: When you are ready to serve, cut the bread rolls lengthwise and put 3 meatballs in each roll. Top with more sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil.