Casatiello Napoletano
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Casatiello is more than a recipe, it is a taste of Naples and family tradition. Rich dough filled with cured meats, cheese and black pepper, slowly baked until golden and deeply comforting. Perfect for Easter or any special gathering.
What I Used
Dough
• 600 g strong flour
• 330 ml water
• 12 g dry yeast
• 140 g lard or 70 g lard + 70 g olive oil
• 10 g salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
Filling
• 120 g provolone
• 200 g diced salami
• 120 g cooked ham
• 50 g grated parmesan
To finish
• 4 whole eggs
How to Make It
Activate the yeast with part of the warm water and a pinch of sugar until bubbles form.
In a stand mixer add flour, salt, olive oil and the yeast mixture and combine.
Add the remaining water slowly until the dough comes together.
Add the butter or lard little by little and knead until smooth.
Cut all the fillings into small dice.
Add them to the dough together with a bit more fat and mix gently just to combine.
Transfer to a floured bench and give a couple of folds.
Shape into a long sausage.
Close into a ring and place into a mould.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled.
Bake at 180°C for about 1 hour.
Let cool before slicing.
Enjoy.
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1 Comment
How is it eaten? Is it a snack? A main course item? A starter? Do you use any sauce with it ? Or a side dish?