Sensory overload, AKA: homage to Eataly Bread
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Author Notes: Eataly's Pancetta and Provolone bread has followed me home. While in NYC over Christmas, my Husband and I fell in love with this bread and have been missing it ever since! I'm not an expert bread maker, but I'm gaining courage in this department. Courage, I tell you, is everything. Thanks to my Grandmother's Parker House rolls, monkeymom, AntoniaJames, thirschfelds's pocket rolls and pierino (for the no knead bread tip), I can now make my own version of this lil' gem and share it. Note: I subbed a 1/2 inch thick slice of prosciutto for pancetta, because I like the *leaner* version! In the end though, ham is ham, so go with your gut. I hope my instructions are clear, I'm learning as I go, as you do with bread... - TiggyBee
Makes one loaf
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 -1/2 tsp dry active yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup warm water
- 4 ounces prosciutto or pancetta, cubed
- 4 ounces smoked provolone, cubed
- egg wash (optional) I did!
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and with a wooden spoon, slowly add the warm water, until you get a semblance of dough.
- It will be rough looking, but that's okay. Cover the dough with cling wrap and let it rest overnight. After it's slept, it's going to look like a foamy mess, but you'll be on the right track. (promise)
- Add the pancetta or prosciutto and provolone to the foamy mess, flour your fingertips and dig in there with hands to mix it. Then, on a floured surface, dump the mess and roll it around until it doesn't stick. This is really a feel type of thing.
- In a large clean mixing bowl, place a clean dish towel and flour it. Place the dough in the towel, let rest for 2 hours and it should double in size. Preheat your oven to 400.
- Place the dutch oven over a low flame to preheat it and when heated, place the dough in it and bake for 30 minutes, covered. (don't worry about the shape it falls in, it'll look rustic) After 30 minutes, uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes or so. After uncovered, optional egg wash will heighten the browning on top. If not, it'll still brown and be just as delicious!
- Place bread on a rack and allow to cool before cutting. (if you can wait that long!)
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about 2 years ago fiveandspice
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This looks so delicious! It is going right onto the weekend project list!
about 2 years ago Midge
I love your directions TiggyBee. This sounds super scrumptious!
about 2 years ago thirschfeld
I have been trying to get back to the recipe all week. Looks fabulous.
about 2 years ago Franca
When this came out of the oven last night, it looked like something out of a bakery. Absolutely divine! My new favourite bread. Thanks TiggyBee!
about 2 years ago TiggyBee
Thanks so much Franca!! I'm absolutely thrilled that the bread turned out for you and thank you for letting me know...*smiles*
about 2 years ago gingerroot
Love! Thanks for a great recipe, TiggyBee!!
about 2 years ago TiggyBee
Thanks gingerroot!! I hope you'll try it!
about 2 years ago happycao
Reminds me of the scallion and ham buns found in Chinatown bakeries, but Italian style!
Apparently, Eataly brings their sourdough starters and perhaps other starters from Italy.
about 2 years ago Lizthechef
Can I be your apprentice?
about 2 years ago TiggyBee
You're funny lizthechef!! : )
about 2 years ago Sagegreen
Great recipe!
about 2 years ago TiggyBee
Thanks Sagegreen!
about 2 years ago hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.
Wow, TiggyBee, this looks and sounds amazing! So glad you've found your bread baking courage!
about 2 years ago TiggyBee
I'm not kidding...I had *bread fear* why, I wonder?
about 2 years ago monkeymom
This looks SO good! I am dying because I am cutting down on carbs, but this will do me in. Great directions too.
about 2 years ago TiggyBee
thanks monkeymom! sorry to interrupt the no carb thingy - completely understand!
about 2 years ago TiggyBee
Oh gosh...really, I was just guessing about the flours Eataly uses. I'm guessing a sour dough starter? Anyhow, I'm really looking forward to your thoughts on this!!! And their loaf was long and flat!!! : )
about 2 years ago AntoniaJames
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Will probably add some semolina as well, or maybe a bit of tipo 00. I can see having great fun playing with this! We're having a lot of cold, nasty rain here today and probably tomorrow, so the soup kettle will be simmering, as well, when I can get into the kitchen. Perfect timing on this great recipe. ;o)
about 2 years ago boulangere
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My local deli-wine shop just started carrying 00 - a very big deal for Billings, MT - great thought, AntoniaJames, I'll toss some in as well.
about 2 years ago AntoniaJames
AntoniaJames is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Boulangere, The Food Mill carries something called "pizza flour" (just started carrying it, and the guy there says it's selling like crazy). I suspect that it's tipo 00 or contains quite a bit of it. Bought some but haven't used it yet. Definitely going to have a lot of fun with this recipe. ;o)
about 2 years ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
AntoniaJames and TiggyBee, I'm going to take a walk over to the deli-wine shop with Esmé the perfect dog, pick up some 00 and some nice smoked cheese, and try this out.
about 2 years ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Making it this weekend to serve with Amanda's Button Mushroom Salad. It looks amazing! I'm so glad it followed you home.
about 2 years ago TiggyBee
Thanks!!! It was sooo good!
about 2 years ago AntoniaJames
AntoniaJames is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
On the to-do list for tonight, but of course, I'll be playing with the flours, with all due respect to Eataly. (I'm constitutionally incapable of making anything related to bread with one kind of flour. Thinking here a touch of rye and a little bit of barley flour.) Fingers crossed that my favorite grocery store's cheese section has smoked provolone. This bread sounds divine. My son, who returns to college Sunday morning, will feel like he's died and gone to heaven. ;o)