Today I made stuffed bread loaves with provola and speck. These loaves with speck and provola are the perfect idea for an alternative homemade sandwich. Ideal for a savory snack, aperitif, or to take on the go.
I used my Same Day Homemade Bread with Sourdough recipe as the base, but if you don’t have sourdough, you can easily substitute it with yeast. You can vary the filling with whatever you like.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 5 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz diced speck
- 3.5 oz provola cheese
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (you can substitute half with re-milled semolina if you like)
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 tsp salt (scant)
- 1 tsp malt
- 3.5 oz liquid sourdough starter (or 10 g fresh yeast)
Tools
- Bimby
- Bowl
- Dough Scraper
- Baking Tray
Steps
Dissolve the sourdough starter in the water. 20 seconds at speed 3.
Add the flour and malt and knead for 2 minutes at kneading speed. Let the dough rest in the bowl for 30 minutes.
Add the salt and let the Bimby work for 5 minutes at kneading speed. If needed, add a splash of water.
Transfer the dough to a work surface and let it rest another 30 minutes. Then open it like a sheet (lamination)
Fold the dough and proceed with 3 rounds of folds, 30 minutes apart. (the video will help you understand better).
Transfer to a bowl and let it rise until doubled.
Transfer again to the work surface and divide the dough into 2 parts.
Open the dough again like a sheet and fill it with speck and provola.
Shape it into a ball and let it rest for another hour.
Transfer the dough again to the work surface, and with the help of a dough scraper, shape the loaves.
Do not shape them. The more rustic, the better. Let them rest for 30 minutes, then bake at 392°F for about 30 minutes.
Good both hot and cold.
Try them while still warm, with the cheese melting and the speck giving off its aroma: a true delight! If you make them, tag me: I always love to see your versions!
Variant? You can substitute the speck with cooked ham, salami, or even grilled vegetables for a vegetarian version!
Try them while still warm, with the cheese melting and the speck giving off its aroma: a true delight! If you make them, tag me: I always love to see your versions!
Variant? You can substitute the speck with cooked ham, salami, or even grilled vegetables for a vegetarian version!
