El Bowl *Christmas edition*: A delicious soft VENEZUELAN CHRISTMAS HAM BREAD 🇻🇪

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey offers a leaner option, while chicken is more affordable.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork lard

Turkey bacon reduces fat content, while lard is less expensive.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Cranberries add a tangy flavor, while sultanas are often cheaper.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: scrambled eggs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while scrambled eggs are budget-friendly.

Prepare the dough by mixing milk, sugar, dry yeast, plain flour, egg, salt, and margarine.

Let the dough rest in a turned-off oven with a glass of hot water to activate the yeast.

Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle.

Layer the smoked ham, bacon, stuffed olives, and sultanas on the dough.

Roll the dough tightly to form a log and seal the edges.

Brush the top with a mixture of jaggery, milk, egg yolk, and milk for a golden finish.

Let the loaf rise again briefly before baking.

Preheat the oven and bake until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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