Ham Bread

Official MAGGI®
Ham Bread
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Intermediate
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
30 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
40 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
12 servings

Pan de Jamon is a traditional Venezuelan holiday dish. A simple but very impressive bread stuffed with ham, olives and raisins.

Ham Bread is an enchanting Venezuelan delicacy perfect for celebrating the special moments in life. This recipe from Official MAGGI® crafts an exquisite loaf, combining savory ham with sweet raisins and briny olives into a harmonious blend of flavors. The bread's unique taste is further enhanced with MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon and NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk, ensuring a rich and enjoyable eating experience.

Ideal for Christmas and other festive occasions, Ham Bread brings warmth and joy to any meal. Whether served as a festive main during a winter dinner or as a highlight of an Easter brunch, this intermediate-level recipe promises to impress both family and friends. Each bite of this traditional bread, with its perfectly balanced ingredients, reminds you of the warmth of Venezuelan holidays, making it a must-try for those looking to explore world cuisines and seasonal delights.

Ingredients

Make It

Step 1

Combine evaporated milk, butter, sugar and bouillon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Combine water and dry yeast in a small bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes to activate yeast.

Step 3

Add flour to the mixing bowl of a stand mixer. Make well in the center of the flour and add yeast mixture, milk mixture and 1 beaten egg. Knead on low speed with dough hook attachment until dough is elastic and no longer sticky.

Step 4

Place dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm area for 1 ½ to 2 hours. Dough should double in size.

Step 5

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; knead and roll out to a 15 x 12-inch rectangle.

Step 6

Spread ham and raisins evenly over rolled out dough, keeping a ½-inch dough border. Arrange a row of olives close to border and another row closer to the middle (this will ensure every slice has at least two pieces of olive).

Step 7

Roll dough up into a loaf. Place on baking sheet. Wet fingers with lukewarm water and spread on seam and sides, pinching sides shut and sealing the seam. Cover roll with plastic wrap and a towel and let rest for 1 hour.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 9

Brush top of loaf with remaining beaten egg; pierce loaf with fork. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until bread is golden brown. Remove from oven; let cool for 15 minutes and serve.

Tip

Add a layer of pancetta or bacon for a variation of flavor. For a spicy kick, add pickled jalapeños.

Ingredients

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