Best 3 Pan De Jamón Recipes

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**Pan de Jamón: A Journey Through Venezuela's Culinary Heritage**

Pan de Jamón, the quintessential bread of Venezuela, is a culinary masterpiece that encapsulates the country's rich history and vibrant flavors. This savory treat, traditionally enjoyed during the Christmas season, is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a soft, yeasty bread enveloping a succulent filling of ham, bacon, olives, and raisins. Its origins can be traced back to the 19th century, where it was a symbol of prosperity and abundance, often served at lavish parties and gatherings. Today, Pan de Jamón transcends its seasonal roots and is enjoyed throughout the year, embodying Venezuela's culinary heritage and bringing families and friends together. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we explore the diverse recipes featured in this article, each offering a unique take on this beloved dish, from the traditional to the contemporary, ensuring there's something for every palate to savor.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

PAN DE JAMóN



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I was too young when we moved to the States to remember this, but according to my parents, pan de jamón hits the Venezuelan panaderias (bakeries) on the 1st of December, then disappears for the year on January 1st. This festive bread rolled with ham, olives and raisins is one of our Christmas staples. We have pan de jamón throughout the month of December and as part of Christmas dinner. The Alvarezes bake off two on Christmas Eve: one for snacking on during the day and one for dinner. We've made the mistake of only cooking one and ended up pan-de-jamón-less at night. Don't make this same error. Buen provecho!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (3 to 4 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 pound refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature
All-purpose flour, for dusting, if necessary
1 pound thinly sliced ham (I like honey, my parents prefer Virginia)
1/2 cup sliced green olives
1/2 cup packed raisins
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • If the pizza dough is sticky to the touch, lightly flour your work surface. Roll out the dough to a 12-by-16-inch rectangle that's about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Shingle the ham over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on the two short sides. Sprinkle the olives and raisins evenly on top.
  • Starting at the long side farthest from you, roll the dough towards you into a log. Place it, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Beat the egg with a splash of water in a small bowl and brush generously over the log. Poke along the top of the log several times with a fork, without piercing all the way through the dough.
  • Bake until the top is a deep golden brown, about 60 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice crosswise with a serrated knife and serve.

PAN DE JAMóN (VENEZUELAN HAM BREAD)



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This recipe for the traditional Venezuelan Christmas bread comes from Martha Beltrán in Austin, Tex., who brought the recipe with her when she moved to the United States and now considers it essential to her family's Thanksgiving feast. Ms. Beltrán always starts the bread the day before she serves it, laminating it with butter three times before rolling it up with ham, bacon, olives and pimentos. The process can be long, but the dough can be left in the fridge for a flexible and forgiving amount of time, even overnight. When the finished loaves are sliced, each piece reveals a festive butter-slicked swirl.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     breads, project, side dish

Time 15h

Yield 12 to 14 servings (4 loaves)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup/250 milliliters whole milk
1/4 cup/50 grams plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 ounce/14 grams/4 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 pound/454 grams salted butter (4 sticks), room temperature
1/2 teaspoon salt
7 eggs
4 1/2 cups/509 grams self-rising flour
3 1/3 cups/483 grams all-purpose flour, more for dusting surface
1/2 pound/226 grams ham, thinly sliced and cut into long strips 1/2 inch wide
18 ounces/509 grams smoked uncured bacon, cut into long 1/2-inch-wide strips (do not use thick cut)
2 cups/288 grams raisins
1/2 cup/85 grams pimento-stuffed green olives, thinly sliced
1/4 cup/59 milliliters whole milk
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Make the bread: In a small pot over medium-low heat, scald milk. When milk is near boiling and bubbles form around the edge of the pot, remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup warm water and 2 tablespoons sugar and mix well. Add yeast and let rest for 5 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, the rest of the sugar and the salt on medium-low speed just to combine. With mixer running, add eggs, cooled scalded milk and yeast mixture. Mix on medium speed until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Place flours in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Change out the stand mixer attachment for a dough hook and slowly add flours to butter mixture about 1/2 cup at a time, until fully incorporated. The dough should pull away from the bowl's edges relatively cleanly. Let rest in bowl for about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle all-purpose flour on a clean work surface. Scrape out dough and knead for 5 minutes. If dough is too sticky to handle, add a little more flour, but do not let it get too dry. Cut dough into 2 pieces.
  • Roll each piece of dough with heavy rolling pin into a 15-by-20-inch rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Using a small offset spatula or butter knife, spread about 3 tablespoons butter in a thin layer over the top of the dough, just enough to cover.
  • Fold dough into thirds like a letter: With the short end of the dough facing you, fold up from the bottom, and then fold down from the top. Then, take the letter-shaped dough and fold one more time lengthwise, making a small square.
  • Wrap each of the pieces in plastic or place each one in a plastic bag and let them rest in the refrigerator for about 4 hours. Repeat process of rolling, buttering, folding and refrigerating 2 more times with both pieces of dough. This will take a total of 12 hours, but additional chilling time between rollings is O.K., allowing you to break up the process overnight. (For instance, the first rolling can be done the night before, followed by subsequent rollings the next day.)
  • Remove dough from refrigerator and divide each piece into 2 equal sections, for 4 pieces of dough in total. Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll one piece into a thin 15-by-20-inch rectangle, rewrapping in plastic and returning the other pieces to the refrigerator.
  • Fill the bread: Working lengthwise, put down a stripe of ham strips in a single layer. Below that place a stripe of bacon strips and below that, a sparse stripe of raisins and olives. (Make sure to use a light hand with the raisins and olives.) Repeat this pattern until the surface of the dough is covered.
  • Take one of the short edges of the dough, and carefully roll it up, like a jelly roll, tucking it in as you go to make sure it is tight. When it is fully rolled, tuck the open edges on either side underneath the roll, and place the whole roll seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet so it doesn't pop open while baking. Repeat rolling-and-filling process with the other 3 pieces of dough. Place loaves on 2 baking sheets lined with parchment, 2 to a sheet. Cover loaves with a clean dish towel and let rise for 45 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 2 loaves at a time for about 40 minutes, checking to make sure tops are becoming golden without burning. If loaves are browning too quickly, tent with foil.
  • Prepare the glaze: While the bread bakes, add milk and sugar to a small bowl and stir to dissolve.
  • At the 40-minute mark, pull the loaves out of the oven, and, using a pastry brush, glaze their tops. Bake for another 5 minutes, until the loaves have a slight sheen and are deep golden brown in color. Remove from oven and let bread rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 807, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 1206 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 1 gram

PAN DE JAMON (HAM BREAD)



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Make and share this Pan de Jamon (ham bread) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Daniel Aguilar

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups water
5 teaspoons granulated yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
250 g butter
1 liter warm milk
2 kg flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 kg sliced ham
1/2 kg smoked bacon
250 g butter
1/2 kg olive
1/2 kg raisins
1 egg (to "varnish")

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the water and the sugar; add the yeast and let stand for 15 minutes until it has a "head".
  • Add the butter to the warm milk, the sugar and the salt.
  • Pour the milk onto the flour, mix and add the yeast.
  • Make a dough and knead for 15 minutes.
  • Beat down on a table and put in an oiled bowl and cover with a damp cloth.
  • Set aside for an hour.
  • Roll out the dough with a rolling pin.
  • Coat with butter.
  • Arange the ham, bacon, olives and the raisins (except for a small part at the end, so you can seal the bread up).
  • Roll it up like a swiss roll and brush the"tongue" with some egg to seal it.
  • Bake at 350° F for 3/4 of an hour.
  • Serve cool.
  • Can be kept in fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Sprinkle with water and heat up on a low heat before serving.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your pan de jamón.
  • Proof the dough properly. This will help the bread rise and develop a light and airy texture.
  • Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make it tough.
  • Be patient. Pan de jamón takes time to make, but it's worth the effort.

Conclusion:

Pan de jamón is a delicious and iconic Venezuelan bread that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can make this bread at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above and you'll be sure to end up with a delicious pan de jamón that your family and friends will love.

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