There is a bakery in Biarritz (Loubère) that makes delicious spanish sausage (also called 'chorizo') I am fond off and as I don't have that much opportunities to go back over there, I've decided to make my own at home.
I also made other versions with emmental cheese and black & green olives for an extra kick and here I was with the best breads ever !
Makes around 10 breads:
400 gr special bread flour
250 to 350 ml water (I used 350 ml but it was so far too much and I had to add over than 100 gr extra flour so I suggest you starting with 250 ml water and adding a bit at times if your dough is too dry until it gets moist but not sticky)
250 to 350 ml water (I used 350 ml but it was so far too much and I had to add over than 100 gr extra flour so I suggest you starting with 250 ml water and adding a bit at times if your dough is too dry until it gets moist but not sticky)
1 packet active dry yeast
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp olive oil
Filling:
Black & green olives
Emmental cheese, diced and shredded
Emmental cheese, diced and shredded
Spanish sausage
or whatever you like !
I suggest you making the dough the day before and allowing it to double size during the night so you will just have to make the breads and bake them the D-day.
* Put the yeast and sugar into the lukewarm water. Stir and set aside for 10 minutes or until foamy.
* In a big bowl mix together flour and salt. Add the water mixture, the olive oil and mix well with a wooden spoon until having a moist but non-sticky dough. If it is too dry add more lukewarm water, if it is too moist add flour, a bit at time for each.
* Knead onto a well-floured area for few minutes.
* Place the dough into a big bowl, cover with a linen and allow to double size.
* Pre-heat your oven on 260°C.
* Place the dough onto a well-floured area and divide into small balls (number depending on how much and how big you want your breads to be).
* Fill and top the breads according your taste. Just a tips for the cheese ones: I put some diced Emmental cheese into the bread to add extra cheesy and soft texture.
* Place the breads on a baking tray covered with baking paper and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are golden-brown.
* Eat your bread warm if possible, and don't hesitate to heat them up few minutes into your oven before serving !
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ReplyDeletethanks for this great recipe - right now i'm preparing the breads :)
i'm glad i found your page because i love the recipes and pics!
nadin