Ham bread is a delightful traditional Venezuelan dish, especially during the Christmas season, known for its rich blend of flavors. The combination of ham, olives, and dried plums inside a soft, fluffy dough makes it a true family favorite to enjoy during these festivities. A burst of flavors in every bite.
In the preparation of ham bread, a soft dough is combined with a delicious filling of ham, olives, and dried plums.
Once rolled up, the bread rests before being glazed and baked.
The final result is a treat that everyone will enjoy with their family.
Ham Bread
Ingredients
500 grams of Wheat flour
15 grams of Yeast
2 cups of Water
50 grams of Sugar
2 Eggs
½ tablespoon of Salt
100 grams of Butter
4 tablespoons of Powdered milk
Ham
Olives
Dried plums
Preparation
Step 1 : In a cup, combine warm water with salt and yeast, letting it activate for 20 minutes.
Step 2 : Subsequently, add the sweetened flour, one egg, and the yeast mixture, along with the butter, kneading until you form a ball.
Step 3 : Add more salt and cover the dough for 45 minutes, allowing it to rise.
Step 4 : After resting, stretch the dough into a rectangle approximately 45 cm wide by 30 cm high.
Step 5 : Place the ham, olives, and dried plums (to taste) on top of the dough.
Step 6 : Roll up the ham bread and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Step 7 : Glaze with the second beaten egg, a little sugar, water, and bake in the oven for one hour.
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