Description
A savory ring bread filled with ham and cheese, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add warm milk and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese and diced ham evenly over the dough.
- Roll up the dough tightly from the long side.
- Shape the roll into a ring and pinch the ends to seal.
- Place the ring on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush the top of the dough with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Gruyere or Swiss cheese for cheddar.
- Add a pinch of black pepper to the filling for extra flavor.
- Ensure the dough is well-sealed to prevent the filling from leaking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: ham cheese bread ring recipe savory breakfast snack bake