Savory Mini Pandoro Without Eggs | Easy Recipe for Buffets and Appetizers

The savory mini pandoro without eggs are small, individual-sized leavened breads, ideal for buffets, appetizers, and festive starters, perfect also for those following a special diet or with egg intolerances.
Soft and tasty, they can be filled with cheese, olives, vegetables, or cold cuts, catering to all tastes. Easy to prepare, these savory mini pandoro without eggs are great served warm or at room temperature, offering an original and delightful solution to impress guests.

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  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Cost: Medium
  • Rest time: 3 Hours
  • Preparation time: 30 Minutes
  • Portions: 100
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: New Year's Eve, Christmas
145.36 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 145.36 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 18.48 (g) of which sugars 1.37 (g)
  • Proteins 4.90 (g)
  • Fat 5.70 (g) of which saturated 3.24 (g)of which unsaturated 2.01 (g)
  • Fibers 0.81 (g)
  • Sodium 245.64 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

8-10 pieces

  • 2 cups Manitoba flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp fresh yeast
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cheese
  • 1 oz olives
  • herbs

Tools

To achieve perfect savory mini pandoro without eggs, you’ll need:
🥣 Large bowls for kneading and rising
⚖️ Kitchen scale for precise ingredient measurement
🥄 Silicone spatula or scraper to mix the dough
🧂 Sieve for flour and dry seasonings
🍳 Electric whisks or mixer (optional, useful for a smoother and more elastic dough)
🕰️ Plastic wrap or cloth to cover the dough while rising
🧁 100 g molds for pandoro (paper or aluminum)
🔥 Static oven for baking
🎁 Airtight container or food bags to store or gift the pandoro

Steps

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  • In a large bowl, place the flour and salt, spices to taste, then add the milk and yeast. Knead until you get a smooth mixture.
    Incorporate the soft butter little by little and work until you obtain an elastic and smooth dough.
    Add cheese, olives. Knead gently to distribute the ingredients.

  • Divide the dough into portions of about 50 g and place them in pandoro or muffin molds.
    Let it rise until it reaches the edge of the mold.

  • Preheat the oven to 356°F (static) and bake the pandoro for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
    Let cool before unmolding and serving.

You can vary the filling with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, feta, or grilled vegetables.

Storage: in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat slightly before serving to regain softness.

Vegan version: replace butter and cheese with plant-based alternatives, milk with plant-based milk, and ham with smoked tofu or tempeh.

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