Serrano Ham Rolled Bread

Inspired by the Venezuelan Pan de Jamon here is a version with Serrano Ham, figs and green Calvestrano Olives. It is a great festive bread to make for the holiday or any special occasion and it is super simple to make. You can also cheat and buy the dough made at the store like any fresh made pizza dough will work. We have tested the trader Joe’s pizza dough and the Pizza crust in a can from Pitsburry.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of Tepid water

2 Tsp. of yeast

1 pound of all purpose flour

2 eggs (1 egg for dough other for egg wash)

1 cup of tepid milk

2Tbs. of unsalted butter melted

2 Tsp. of brown sugar

6 slices of Spanish Serrano Ham

8 slices of Boars Head Honey Maple Ham

1/2  cup of Calvestrano Olives

1/2 cup of chopped dried Figs

1/4 teaspoon of salt

Instructions:

Dissolve the brown sugar in tepid water.

Add the yeast and let it rise, around 20 minutes.

Once the yeast has risen, in the bowl of a food processor, using the paddle attachment, add the flour, the yeast mixture, salt, one egg and the milk. Change to a dough hook and process it until uniform and compact. You may need to scoop some more flour.

Let the dough rise for at least one hour.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

On a floured surface, with the help of a roller, extend the dough to make a 15 by 20 inches, ¼ of inch thick rectangle.

Brush the dough with butter all over

Distribute the serrano Ham first, then add the Maple Ham and evenly cover the dough with the ham.

Sprinkle the olives and the figs

Carefully folding the dough in itself.

With a fork poke the loaf evenly.

Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. Carefully transfer the roll to the baking sheet.

Bake it for 40 minutes.

In a bowl, beat one egg. Brush the bread crust with the egg wash

Bake it for 5 more minutes.

Let it cool down for at least one hour.

Slice it and enjoy.!