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Parma Ham & Mozzarella Tortano

Parma Ham & Mozzarella Tortano

Recipe Submitted By: bakingmad

Tortano is a traditional Italian round filled bread originating from the Naples area. It is so easy to make and absolutely delicious. This one had Parma ham and mozzarella in but you can use any filling you like.

Preparation Time	1 hour
Baking Time	35 minutes
Portions	Serves 8-10
Skill Level	Easy
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Parma Ham & Mozzarella Tortano Ingredients

500 grams	Strong White Bread Flour (Allinson) or 475g Allinson’s Very Strong Wholemeal Flour
tsp	Salt 1 ½
2 tsp	Olive Oil
1 tbsp	Honey
1 sachet	Easy Bake Yeast (Allinson)
300 ml	Water warm
160 grams	Parma Ham
250 grams	Mozzarella sliced
	Handful cherry tomatoes, halved

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How to make Parma Ham & Mozzarella Tortano

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Put flour and salt into a large bowl, stir in the sugar and yeast, then rub in the butter. Add enough water to form a soft dough.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and leave in the bowl in a warm place to rise for about 40 minutes. Preheat to oven to 250°C/Gas 9
Press the dough into a large rectangle about 1cm thick, and layer the ham and mozzarella over the dough and sprinkle the tomatoes over. Brush the edges of the dough with water and then roll up into a large sausage shape, then shape into a wreath. Place on to a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Place in the oven and turn the temperature down to 200°C/Gas 6, bake for about 35-40 miniutes.
Cool on a wire rack.

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