Homemade stuffed bread topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of warm water (40°C)
- 1 tbsp. active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp. l. agave nectar
- 2 tbsp. finely ground corn flour
- 4-5 cups of premium flour + extra for working with the dough
- 1 tbsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup grapeseed or canola oil
- 220 g of bacon strips
- 1 cup sweet onion, sliced into 0.5 cm wide half rings (about half an onion)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon crushed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 0.5 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 4 cups finely chopped smoked beef brisket
- 0.5 cups roasted sweet pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 tbsp. grated Havarti cheese
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons grated dry Monterey Jack cheese
Preparation:
- In a large glass bowl, combine the water, yeast, agave nectar, and cornmeal. Let sit in a warm place for 10-15 minutes, until foamy. Add 4 cups of flour, sea salt, and oil.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured board and knead until all ingredients are well combined and the dough is smooth. Add more flour if the dough is sticky. Lightly grease a large glass bowl and place a ball of dough in it.
- Cover the bowl and place in a warm place for 1 hour to let the dough rise.
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Add the onion to the rendered fat and fry for 15-20 minutes, until soft and dark brown.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chili sauce, chipotle sauce, and 1/4 cup cilantro and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease and flour a 22x12cm (9x5in) loaf pan. Place the dough on a floured surface, dust it with flour, and gently knead until smooth. Dust a rolling pin with flour and roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 22x30cm (9x12in).
- Generously coat the dough with chipotle mayonnaise. Top with the brisket, then the onions, roasted peppers, and bacon. Sprinkle evenly with Havarti cheese, the remaining cilantro, and black pepper.
- Carefully roll the dough from the short end into a log, tucking the ends in as you go. Place the log in the prepared baking dish, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for 1 hour and 25 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown. It should sound hollow when tapped.
- Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for a full 30 minutes. Then remove the bread from the pan and slice into 2.5 cm thick slices. Serve.
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