Pan de Jamón Recipe (Venezuelan Ham Bread)

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.

Prepare the dough by combining bread flour, fast-action yeast, salt, sugar, eggs, softened butter, and warmed milk.

Knead the dough until smooth and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

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

Layer the ham slices over the dough.

Sprinkle the halved olives and raisins over the ham.

Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other to form a log.

Seal the edges and place the log seam-side down on a baking sheet.

Brush the top with the egg for glazing.

Let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

Allow to cool slightly before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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