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Pan de Jamón

Venezuela

Pan de jamón is a cherished Venezuelan Christmas tradition, its swirled slices a fixture of holiday tables nationwide each December.

A festive Venezuelan Christmas bread rolled around ham, olives, and raisins, its swirled slices as much a visual centrepiece as a flavour one — a beloved holiday tradition.

Authentic Venezuela Pan de Jamón recipe
Prep
40 mins plus proving
Cook
30 mins
Difficulty
Hard
Calories
395 kcal
Serves
10
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

500gbread flour
7ginstant yeast
250mlwarm milk
250gham, sliced
100ggreen olives, pitted
80graisins

Method

1

Make a soft enriched dough from flour, yeast, and warm milk. Prove 1 hour until doubled.

2

Roll the dough into a large rectangle and layer with ham, olives, and raisins.

3

Roll tightly into a log, tucking in the ends, and place seam-side down on a tray. Prove a further 30 minutes.

4

Bake at 190C for 25-30 minutes until deeply golden, brushing with egg wash halfway through.

Chef's Tip

Roll tightly and evenly so the ham and olive spiral stays intact and visible when sliced.

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