By Eddy − On Sunday, October 23, 2016, 7 years ago in Bread Recipes
4 out of 5 with 27 ratings
comments: 0 - views: 62121

Portuguese Presunto Bread Recipe


This Portuguese style presunto bread recipe creates a delicious, cheesy, crusty bread.
Portuguese Presunto Bread Recipe


Preparation timen/a
Cooking Timen/a
Ready In2 h 55 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings8

Ingredients

3½ to 4 cups flour (as needed)½ cup of warm water + 2 tablespoons½ ounce of active dry yeast or two ¼ ounce sachets4 large eggs, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon of water½ teaspoon salt4 tablespoons of olive oil or melted butter1 cup of grated cheese1½ pounds of presunto (thinly sliced)Egg wash made with 1 egg beaten and 1 tablespoon of water
3½ to 4 cups flour (as needed)½ cup of warm water + 2 tablespoons½ ounce of active dry yeast or two ¼ ounce sachets4 large eggs, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon of water½ teaspoon salt4 tablespoons of olive oil or melted butter1 cup of grated cheese1½ pounds of presunto (thinly sliced)Egg wash made with 1 egg beaten and 1 tablespoon of water
Get Portuguese ingredients

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast in the warm water, letting it stand for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix 3 cups of flour with the salt in a large bowl, make a hole in the middle of the flour and pour the lightly beaten eggs into it, as well as the 2 tablespoons of water, the yeast and the olive oil. Knead the dough for 10 minutes while adding enough of the remaining flour until the dough  is not sticky or loose.
  3. Shape into a ball, give it a light dusting with flour, cover with a towel and leave it in a warm spot so it can rise to about double the size.
  4. Use a knife to divide the dough into 4 equal parts.
  5. Stretch or roll out each part on a lightly floured work surface, to about 6- by 8-inch rectangle.
  6. Spread slices of the presunto over, leaving a 1-inch border all around.
  7. Add the grated cheese at this time with the long edge facing you, roll it like a jellyroll and pinch the edges to seal them.
  8. Place the 4 rolls on a lightly floured surface or on individual sheets of parchment paper.
  9. Cover with a towel and let it rest for about 30 to 45 minutes.
  10. Bake them on a lightly oiled sheet pan at 425 degrees for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Recipe Credit: portuguesefoodrecipes.com *
Photo Credit: Jason Lam

You might also like:

Portuguese Caralhotas de Almeirim Recipe
Portuguese Caralhotas de Almeirim Recipe

Caralhotas de Almeirim is a homemade water bread, identical to merendeira, it's delicious and goes well with any soup.

Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings8
Portuguese Sweet Bread Buns Recipe
Portuguese Sweet Bread Buns Recipe

Portuguese sweet bread buns are a traditional sweet bread from Portugal. They are typically soft and slightly sweet, with a light texture and a slightly golden crust.

Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings10
Portuguese Rolls (Papo Secos) Recipe
Portuguese Rolls (Papo Secos) Recipe

These Portuguese rolls (papo secos) are crusty on the outside and light and airy in the inside, perfect for sandwiches or to enjoy with anything.

Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings10

There are no comments for this recipe.
captcha

You might also like:

How to make Portuguese walnut cookies, a traditional treat from Portugal made with walnuts. They offer a rich, nutty flavor and a delightful crumbly texture.
Portugal has an oversized history, fascinating culture, and boatloads of sardines.
The best natural hot springs to visit in the Atlantic ocean are in São Miguel, Azores, Portugal.
Here is Tia Maria's easy recipe for CALDO VERDE using Kale as a substitute.
We share interesting Portugal Facts and how the Portuguese culture has spread around the world as a result of cultural diffusion to the global community.
With Portuguese haute cuisine, the world's gourmet dining experience has become significantly more diverse, and it would take an entire cookbook to list and describe all of the dishes available.