20 de junio de 2025

Savor the Flavors of Venezuela with Monsieur Cuisine’s Pan de Jamón

Receta de Pan de Jamón Venezolano

Savor the Flavors of Venezuela with Monsieur Cuisine’s Pan de Jamón

Get ready to experience the delicious flavors of Venezuela with this traditional holiday treat – Pan de Jamón. This savory bread is filled with ham, raisins, olives, and other tasty ingredients that will leave your taste buds craving more. With the help of Monsieur Cuisine, you can easily recreate this Venezuelan classic in the comfort of your own home.

Ingredients:

1 package of active dry yeast

1 cup of warm milk

1 tablespoon of sugar

3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

1/4 cup of butter, softened

1 teaspoon of salt

1 egg

1/2 pound of thinly sliced ham

1/2 cup of pitted green olives

1/2 cup of raisins

1/2 cup of cooked bacon bits

1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

1. Activate the Yeast

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and sugar. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.

Temperature: Warm

Time: 10 minutes

2. Make the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, salt, and egg. Pour in the yeast mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.

Temperature: Warm

Time: 1 hour

3. Prepare the Filling

Roll out the dough into a rectangle and layer the ham, olives, raisins, bacon bits, and Parmesan cheese on top. Roll the dough tightly to form a log shape.

4. Bake the Pan de Jamón

Place the rolled dough onto a baking sheet and let it rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake the Pan de Jamón for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Temperature: 350°F (180°C)

Time: 30-35 minutes

5. Serve and Enjoy

Once baked, let the Pan de Jamón cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy this delicious Venezuelan treat with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee for the perfect holiday snack.