PEPPER AND PANCETTA BATTER BREAD

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From Canadian Living. Posting for safe keeping Times are approximate NOTE the approximate flour measure. Depending on the flour and weather sometimes more is needed and sometimes less.

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices pancetta, finely chopped (or 3 strips lean bacon)
3/4 cup hot water
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup lukewarm water
1 tablespoon dry yeast
1 egg
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (approx)
1 tablespoon cornmeal

Steps:

  • In skillet, fry pancetta over medium heat until crisp. Remove and crumble pancetta, reserving fat.
  • In large bowl of stand mixer, combine 1 tablespoon pancetta fat with hot water, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, basil, salt and pepper; let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix remaining 1 teaspoom sugar with lukewarm water; sprinkle yeast over top, stirring to dissolve granules. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • With fork, stir down yeast mixture, whisking to dissolve all yeast; mix into pepper mixture.
  • Blend in egg.
  • Beat in flour in 2 additions, adding a few tablespoons more flour if necessary to form smooth, elastic wet batter; beat for 4 minutes.
  • Beat in pancetta.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Punch down batter.
  • Grease 6-cup (1.5 L) ovenproof casserole dish, preferably round; sprinkle with cornmeal.
  • Scrape batter into dish; cover and let rise until risen to top of dish, about 1 hour.
  • Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven until bread sounds hollow when tapped, 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove from dish; let cool on rack.

Goliat St-Denis Huard
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This bread is amazing! The pepper and pancetta give it a really unique flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves trying new things.


Emon King
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I've been looking for a good pepper and pancetta bread recipe for a while now, and this one is perfect! It's easy to make and the bread turns out so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Khadir Oromo
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This bread is delicious! I love the combination of pepper and pancetta. It's perfect for a quick snack or a hearty meal.


Saba Ziya
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This is a great bread recipe! The pepper and pancetta add a really nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves bread.


Matiyas
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own. I'll definitely be making it again.


Qwabe Sphiwe
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This bread is amazing! It's so flavorful and moist. The pepper and pancetta add a really nice touch.


bdallsimtips
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This bread is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! The pepper and pancetta give it a really nice flavor. I've already shared the recipe with all my friends.


Roxanne De Beyer
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I'm always looking for new bread recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint! The pepper and pancetta added a really unique flavor that I loved. I'll definitely be making this bread again.


Bikesh Mallah
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This bread is delicious! The pepper and pancetta give it a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Game Ramakatane
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pepper and pancetta add a really nice flavor to the bread. It's perfect for breakfast or lunch.


Md Sahajada
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This is the best bread recipe I've ever tried! The pepper and pancetta make it so flavorful and unique. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.


Boota 5911
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This bread is amazing! The pepper and pancetta add a unique flavor that I've never tasted before. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own.


Emon FF
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great! The pepper and pancetta gave it a nice savory flavor. I served it with soup and it was perfect.


Ali sayal
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This bread was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of pepper and pancetta was unexpected but delicious. The bread was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.