Italian Ham Bread
A savory bread made with diced Italian ham and ham fat
Ingredients
water
9 oz
fresh yeast
0.33 oz
bread flour
1 lb
salt
0.33 oz
rendered pork fat or ham fat
1 oz
basic yeast starter (see page 105)
3.25 oz
Italian ham (chopped or diced)
3.25 oz
Instructions
1
Mixing
Use the direct dough method (mixed fermentation). Mix the water, yeast, flour, salt, and fat on first speed for 6 minutes. Add the starter and mix for 4 more minutes. Add the diced ham and mix for 1–2 minutes.
2
Fermentation
Ferment at 80°F (27°C) for 1 hour.
3
Shaping
Divide into 12–18 oz (360–540 g) portions or the desired size. Shape into long loaves, such as Italian bread.
4
Baking
Bake at 425°F (220°C) with steam.
