Breads and pastries
Easy
Oatmeal bread
15 min
Breads and pastries
Medium
Recipe of Ham bread
Vida Recetas Editorial
Ham bread is a savory rolled bread, an icon of Venezuelan gastronomy, traditionally enjoyed during the Christmas season alongside hallaca and pernil. With its soft, golden dough filled with ham, bacon, olives, and raisins, this bread is an explosion of flavors that combines savory and sweet. This bread recipe is perfect for sharing at Christmas dinners, family gatherings, or even as a delicious picnic with a cup of coffee.
Why does this recipe work?
The dough, enriched with milk, eggs, and margarine, results in a tender and slightly sweet base that balances the salty filling. The contrast of textures and flavors makes each bite unique. Plus, it's a versatile recipe: you can adapt the filling to your taste, adding cream cheese or varying the ingredients.
Variations and tips
- For a more intense flavor, sauté the bacon and ham before assembling the bread.
- Cream cheese is optional, but it adds a delicious creaminess.
- You can substitute raisins with prunes or dates for a different taste.
Prep
1 min
Cook
1 min
Servings
1
Ingredients
Directions
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1
To prepare the dough: In a deep bowl mix everything solid (flour, yeast, sugar and salt)
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2
Make a hole in the center and add all the liquid (milk, eggs and margarine) and add the solid to the hole.
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3
When everything is incorporated, take it out of the container and knead for 10 minutes, adding flour little by little.
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4
Cover the dough from the light and let it rest for 1 hour to grow
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5
With a rolling pin (roller) roll out the dough into a rectangle.
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Time to fill: Cook the bacon a little (and if you like ham too). You put the ham slices first, covering the whole dough and leaving about two fingers of dough uncovered on one of the longer sides.
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Then you put the bacon on the ham throughout the dough. Spread cream cheese (optional). You put the olives in a row or two along the dough. You place the raisins as they fall.
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Time of assembly: Roll the dough lengthwise and when finished, in the part that you left uncovered, place a little water to seal the dough well. Also seal the ends with a little water. Let it sit for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Varnish the bread with a beaten egg and make some holes with a fork. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
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And done! This is how it should look when you take it out of the oven. It's a treat!
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is it to prepare Ham bread?
This recipe has a medium difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
How long does it take to prepare Ham bread?
The preparation time is 1 minutes and the cooking time is 1 minutes.
How many people does this recipe serve?
This recipe is designed for 1 servings.
Can I substitute some ingredients?
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
How should I store this preparation?
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
