Makes 1 sandwich (serves 2 people)
Ingredients
1lb black forest ham
4 slices aged swiss cheese
2 – 4oz strawberry or raspberry preserve
powdered sugar as needed
1 egg
Ciabatta Bread
24oz bread flour
17oz water
0.4oz instant yeast
0.75oz olive oil
0.5oz salt
Procedure
Ciabatta Bread
Combine 16oz of bread flour, water, yeast, and olive oil and mix until smooth.
Cover and proof in high moisture for 30 minutes.
Add remaining 8oz of flour and salt and knead gently for 5 min.
Cover and ferment in high moisture for another 30 min.
Gently turn onto a work surface and form into desired shape.
Bake at 425F for 20 min or until 190F internal temp.
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Meanwhile preheat an oiled pan and cook ham to desired crispiness and set aside.
Once the bread is done, cool for 5 min and dip the bottom in a beaten egg and pan fry.
Once finished, assemble the sandwich, cut in half, and return it to the pan. Add a bit of water and steam the sandwich on medium to melt the cheese.
Plate and garnish with powdered sugar; serve with preserve.
Enjoy!
