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Pan de jamon recipe: the traditional Venezuelan bread filled with ham and olives!

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Pan de Jamón

Cultural Context

Pan de Jamón is a traditional Venezuelan dish, especially popular during the Christmas season. This savory bread is filled with layers of ham, bacon, olives, and raisins, representing a festive celebration of flavors and textures. Families often gather to prepare this dish, making it a cherished part of their holiday traditions. Today, Pan de Jamón has found its way into various celebrations and is enjoyed by many beyond Venezuela, showcasing the country's rich culinary heritage.

VenezuelanVEmain
150 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
555g flour
216ml water
20g yeast
15g salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 egg
70g butter
5g mustard
500g ham
16 olives

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is lower in fat, while chicken is often more affordable.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon has less fat, while pork belly can be cheaper.

olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often more economical.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries offer a tart flavor, while dried apricots can be less expensive.

1

Mix all the ingredients for the dough.

2

Knead the dough well and divide it into two parts.

3

Cut one small piece from each piece.

4

Roll out a rectangular cake.

5

Put olives on the edge, put the ham.

6

Make cuts from the other side of the cake.

7

Roll it up.

8

Let rise.

9

Grease with the yolk.

10

Pierce with a fork.

11

Bake for 30 minutes at 180°C (355°F).

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

gluteneggspork

Also Known As

Ham BreadVenezuelan Ham Bread

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