Tina's grilled bread

Ingredients for 8 servings:

• 500 g flour (type 1050)
• 2 sachets of dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 125 ml oil
• 250 ml water
• 2 shots of balsamic vinegar bianco
• 3 eggs
• 1 bunch of parsley
• 150 g fried onions
• 150 g ham, cut into small pieces
• 1 clove(s) garlic, crushed or
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt
• 2 tbsp cheese, grated

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Originally a recipe from the 12th century. Back then, it was called monk’s bread and was eaten during Lent. I’ve modified and refined it; it goes very well with grilled food.

Combine the flour, yeast, sugar, fried onions, finely chopped ham, and parsley. Whisk the oil with water, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and eggs and add to the dry ingredients. Mix everything thoroughly with a hand mixer. Season to taste if you’re missing any salt. Line a loaf pan with baking paper (including the edges so nothing sticks), pour in the very soft dough, smooth it out, and bake at 180°C for about 60 minutes. Do the toothpick test! When the surface is lightly browned, sprinkle with some grated cheese and set the oven to 220°C. When the cheese has melted and the surface is nicely browned, the bread is ready. The oven doesn’t need to be preheated, as the yeast dough doesn’t need to rest. Tastes delicious with grilled food!