Pan de Jamon: the Venezuelan recipe of the super greedy savory bread

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: white rum

Non-alcoholic extract provides flavor without alcohol.

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits can be lighter and more nutritious.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide similar crunch with less cost.

Pour the yeast into a bowl with water, add the sugar, and mix. Add the egg and flour little by little without stopping mixing for 10 minutes.

Add the margarine and mix until integrated with the dough. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.

Knead the dough again and flatten it into a square.

Place olives at one end and roll to cover. Cover the dough with slices of ham, leaving one end free. Add olives and roll until you reach the end without filling.

Make several horizontal cuts at the end.

Mix egg with water and brush over the top of the roll.

Wrap the roll by placing the strips over the top in a crisscross pattern.

Use the water and egg mixture to cover the entire roll.

Let it rest for 1 hour. Insert a fork into several places on the roll.

Bake for 30 minutes at 180°C (356°F).

Pour sugar into a pot, add water, and let caramelize. Cover the roll with the caramel.

Bake for 10 minutes at 180°C (356°).

Let cool for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens