Venezuelan Ham Bread + Bonus Tip: How to Use Frozen Fresh Yeast! **Pan de Jamón Venezolano Perfecto!

green olives

🥗Healthier: black olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Black olives are lower in sodium, while pickles offer a tangy alternative.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly can be more affordable.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides protein with fewer calories, while egg substitutes can be more economical.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries are lower in sugar, while dried apricots can be less expensive.

Prepare the bread dough and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

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

Spread mustard evenly over the dough.

Layer slices of ham over the mustard.

Add a layer of bacon on top of the ham.

Sprinkle green olives and raisins evenly over the layers.

Place slices of hard-boiled eggs along the length of the dough.

Sprinkle a little sugar and nutmeg over the filling.

Roll the dough tightly into a log, sealing the edges.

Place the log seam-side down on a baking sheet.

Brush the top with melted butter and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Allow to cool slightly before slicing.

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