NEAPOLITAN SAVORY CASATIELLO, stuffed rustic bread for Easter and Easter Monday with mixed cold cuts and cheeses, perfect for outdoor trips, typical Neapolitan recipe.
The Neapolitan Savory Casatiello is an icon of Neapolitan culinary tradition, a rich and flavorful rustic bread that delights both young and old during the Easter and Easter Monday holidays.
This delicious rustic bread is a real treat for the palate, thanks to its generous filling of mixed cold cuts and cheeses, perfect for an outdoor trip or a family lunch.
The recipe for the Neapolitan Savory Casatiello can vary slightly from family to family: some prefer to enrich the dough with pork cracklings or add boiled eggs, while others opt for a simpler version.
Preparing the Neapolitan Savory Casatiello is incredibly simple. The basic dough consists of flour, yeast, lard, water, and salt, while the filling includes a selection of mixed cold cuts and cheeses, which may include ham, salami, bacon, provolone cheese, pecorino cheese, and more.
Once the ingredients have been mixed, proceed by placing the boiled eggs on the dough and securing them with a cross of dough. This particular step is what differentiates casatiello from tortano. After placing the eggs, let the dough rise until it doubles in size. Once the casatiello has risen, it is baked until it reaches a perfect golden color and an irresistible aroma.
This Neapolitan rustic bread is a true delight to enjoy during the Easter holidays, but it is equally appreciated throughout the entire spring season. It is ideal for an informal outdoor lunch or a picnic with friends and family.
Join me in the kitchen today, we are making Neapolitan Savory Casatiello!
Published on 27/02/2017 17:29
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very affordable
- Rest time: 4 Hours
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 12-15
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs all-purpose flour
- 1 cube fresh brewer's yeast
- 17 oz water
- 3.5 oz lard (or oil)
- 5.3 oz pork cracklings
- 3.5 oz Neapolitan salami
- 3.5 oz cooked ham
- 3.5 oz prosciutto
- 3.5 oz mortadella with pistachios
- 5.3 oz provolone cheese (sweet)
- 5.3 oz provolone cheese (spicy)
- 3.5 oz pecorino cheese
- 9 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- to taste pepper
Steps
Boil all the eggs, cook them for 5 minutes after boiling then place them in a container with cold water and shell them.
Dissolve the brewer’s yeast in water, pour half of the water into the mixer bowl, add half of the flour and start kneading.
With the machine running, add the remaining flour and lard, knead until the dough detaches from the bowl, it should be firm, if necessary add more flour.
Set aside some dough for the strips that will cover 4 boiled eggs to be used as decoration.
Roll out the dough and fill it with the cold cuts, cheeses cut into pieces, and pork cracklings. If you prefer, also add 5 boiled eggs cut into pieces; in this version, I did not add them.
Roll it tightly and close into a ring shape, place the boiled eggs on top, securing them with dough crosses.
Let it rise covered in a bowl until it doubles in size, about 3-4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 356°F, bake and cook for about 40 minutes, always do the toothpick test to check the internal cooking, it should be dry.
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Neapolitan Savory Stuffed Casatiello
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FAQ (Questions and Answers) Neapolitan Savory Stuffed Casatiello
What is the origin of the Neapolitan Savory Casatiello?
The Neapolitan Savory Casatiello is a typical rustic bread of the Neapolitan culinary tradition. It is said to have ancient origins and was already prepared in the 18th century as a symbol of abundance and prosperity during the Easter holidays.
What is the difference between Casatiello and Tortano?
The main difference between Casatiello and Tortano, two similar Neapolitan preparations, lies in the presence of boiled eggs. In Casatiello, the eggs are placed on the dough before baking and secured with a cross of dough, while in Tortano, the eggs are not directly included in the dough.
What are the typical ingredients of Savory Casatiello?
The basic ingredients of Casatiello include flour, brewer’s yeast, water, salt, cold cuts (such as bacon, ham, salami), cheeses (such as provolone, pecorino), black pepper, and lard. It is common to add pork cracklings for a more intense flavor.
