Savory Gruyère bread with ham: a delicious recipe

Ingredients for Savory Gruyère bread with ham

• 56 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for the pan

• 325 g plain flour, plus more for the pan

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp fine sea salt

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 180 g coarsely chopped ham

• 3 tbsp thinly sliced spring onions, white and green parts (optional)

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves

• 198 g grated Gruyère or sharp cheddar cheese

• 2 large eggs

• 240 ml buttermilk

How to make Savory Gruyère bread with ham

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan) or 190°C (conventional). Butter and flour a metal 23 × 13 cm loaf tin and set it aside.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir in the chopped ham, scallions (if using), thyme, and 200 g of the Gruyère cheese (reserving the remainder for topping).

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and buttermilk. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. The batter will be thick.

4. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf tin and spread it out evenly, smoothing the top. Sprinkle the remaining 30 g of cheese over the top.

5. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.

6. Transfer the loaf tin to a wire rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Then, remove the bread from the tin and let it cool completely on the wire rack.

Disclaimer
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