Neapolitan Casatiello (Soft & Fast in 35 Minutes)
A flavor bomb! The rustic Neapolitan bread rich in cold cuts and cheeses rises and cooks super soft in a ring mold inside the air fryer in 35 minutes, decorated with the inevitable eggs.
Neapolitan Casatiello (Soft & Fast in 35 Minutes)
A flavor bomb! The rustic Neapolitan bread rich in cold cuts and cheeses rises and cooks super soft in a ring mold inside the air fryer in 35 minutes, decorated with the inevitable eggs.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (250ml) warm water
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup (100g) lard or softened butter
- 7 oz (200g) mixed diced salami and provolone cheese
- 3 whole raw eggs (in shell, for decoration)
- Salt and lots of black pepper
Instructions
Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Knead flour, yeast water, lard, salt, and pepper into a smooth dough. Let it rise for 2 hours.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle (save a small piece for the egg crosses). Scatter the meats and cheeses, then roll it up into a log.
Form a ring and place it in an 8-inch (20cm) ring mold. Press the 3 clean, raw eggs into the dough and secure them with dough strips in a cross shape.
Let it rise in the mold for 1 more hour.
Bake at 320°F (160°C) for 35 minutes. Check with a toothpick before removing.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 1 servingChef's Tip
"If the top of the bread gets too brown too quickly, cover it with a piece of pierced aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes of cooking!"