A soft and tasty savory tree: perfect for the holidays! If you’re looking for an original and tasty idea for the upcoming holidays, the soft savory tree is the perfect recipe to enrich your Christmas table. Easy to prepare and beautiful to look at, this savory Christmas tree will surprise your guests with its enveloping flavor and its soft texture. Perfect as an appetizer, but also ideal for the holiday buffet, it can be customized with ingredients like cooked ham, smoked cheese, and pesto. Additionally, you can prepare it in advance and store it easily, making your preparations even simpler. If you want a creative, tasty dish that will win over even the little ones, this recipe is the right idea to bring to the table. Discover how to make the soft savory tree with few ingredients and lots of taste!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 oz grated Grana Padano
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast for savory recipes
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 3.5 oz cooked ham
- 3.5 oz smoked cheese
Tools
- Baking Pan
Steps
In a bowl, slightly beat the eggs with the salt and sugar. Add the Grana Padano, milk, and sunflower oil, mixing well to get a homogeneous mixture. Sift the flour with the yeast and add them gradually to the liquid mixture.
Incorporate the pesto, diced cooked ham, and smoked cheese, mixing gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.Pour the dough into a Christmas tree-shaped pan, previously buttered and floured.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F (180°C) for 35-40 minutes. Before removing from the oven, check if it’s done with a toothpick test: if it comes out dry, your tree is ready!
Tips, Storage
You can prepare the soft savory tree in advance, prepare it as indicated in the recipe, and once cooled, store it in an airtight container or wrap it well with plastic wrap.
Place it in the refrigerator. The texture and flavor will remain excellent even if prepared the day before.
Before serving, reheat it in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 10-15 minutes to make it soft and fragrant again.
By preparing it in advance, you’ll save time on the day of the event and still have a fresh and delicious savory tree to bring to the table!
You can customize the savory tree by adding olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or other ingredients to your liking.
Serve it warm or at room temperature: it will be delicious either way!
