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Ham, Cheese And Herb Baguette Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 tbsps active dry yeast .
  • 1/2 c parmesan cheese, freshly grated .
  • 1 1/2 c warm water .
  • 2 tsps fresh sage, sliced or 1 tsp dried sage, crumbled .
  • generous grinding black pepper .
  • 2 tsps fresh thyme, sliced or 1 tsp dried thyme, crumbled .
  • 4 tbsps olive oil .
  • 1 1/2 c ham or pork, cubed .
  • 1/2 tsp salt (optional) .
  • 2 tsps fresh rosemary, sliced or 1 tsp dried rosemary, crumbled .
  • 1 tbsp honey .
  • 4 c unbleached white flour (approx.)

Directions
  • Step #1 Place the yeast In a large-ish mixing bowl.
  • Step #2 Mix in the warm water & honey & set aside in a warm spot for about 10 mins, or until the yeast is dissolved & begins bubbling.
  • Step #3 (If the yeast does not bubble it is probably dead.
  • Step #4 Begin again, using fresh yeast.
  • Step #5 ) Gradually sift the flour & salt into the yeast mixture, stirring constantly until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Step #6 Sprinkle top some flour over a working surface & carefully knead the dough for several mins.
  • Step #7 Cut the dough in half & roll out one half into a rectangle (like a rectangular pizza) about 14 inches by 10 inches.
  • Step #8 Brush the dough with 1 1/2 tbsps of the olive oil.
  • Step #9 Scatter half the ham over the surface, pressing it carefully into the dough.
  • Step #10 Sprinkle top half the cheese on top & scatter half the herbs & a generous grinding of fresh black pepper over the dough.
  • Step #11 Using your hands, carefully roll the dough lengthwise, into the shape of a long cigar.
  • Step #12 Lightly seal the edges of the dough.
  • Step #13 Place in a well greased French bread pan (or on a well-greased cookie sheet) & cover with a clean tea towel.
  • Step #14 Make the second loaf.
  • Step #15 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Step #16 Place the two loaves of bread in a dry warm spot & let them sit, covered, for 15 mins.
  • Step #17 Just before baking, lightly brush the loaves with the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Step #18 Place in the middle shelf of the hot oven & bake 20 to 25 mins, or until the bread has a golden brown crust & sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  • Enjoy the Ham, Cheese & Herb Baguette recipe

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