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SAVOURY BREAD RECIPE - TORTA ANGELICA SALATA

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Torta Angelica Salata

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, Torta Angelica Salata is a savory bread often enjoyed during festive occasions or family gatherings. This dish showcases the Italian love for rich flavors and textures, combining dough with various fillings like meats and cheeses. Today, it has found its place in many Italian homes and is often adapted with local ingredients across the globe.

ItalianITmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
400g flour
100ml warm water
100g soft butter
95ml warm milk
40g parmesan cheese or grana padana
7g dry active yeast
2 egg yolks
1 1/4 tsp salt
black pepper
150g smoked scamorza cheese
100g ham
100g precooked bacon
100g green olives
100g prosciutto crudo
50g parmesan cheese or grana padana

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano is a less expensive cheese with a similar flavor profile.

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: cooked ham

Cooked ham provides a similar texture at a lower cost.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat option.

1

Mix warm water with dry active yeast and let sit until frothy.

2

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; make a well in the center.

3

Add yeast mixture, soft butter, warm milk, and egg yolks to the well; mix until a dough forms.

4

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.

5

Place the dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled.

6

Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.

7

Spread softened butter over the dough; sprinkle with grated parmesan, smoked scamorza, ham, precooked bacon, green olives, prosciutto, and black pepper.

8

Roll the dough tightly into a log; cut the log lengthwise to expose the filling.

9

Twist the two halves together and shape into a circle; place on a baking sheet.

10

Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

11

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlbaking sheetrolling pinknifeoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Angelica BreadSavory Angelica Cake
Local Name: Torta Angelica Salata

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