Best Pepper And Pancetta Batter Bread Recipes

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GOUGèRES WITH PANCETTA AND SAGE



Gougères With Pancetta and Sage image

What could be better than warm cheese puffs straight out of the oven? How about warm cheese puffs studded with bacon - or in this case, pancetta - and fresh sage? They are salty, brawny and rich; crisp on the outside and soft within. Gougères are best baked just before serving, but if you like you can make the batter ahead, form it into balls, and freeze them, unbaked. Bake while still frozen, adding 5 to 10 minutes onto the baking time.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     snack, finger foods, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield About 5 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces/170 grams pancetta, cut into cubes, or bacon
A dozen whole sage leaves
4 tablespoons/57 grams unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup/125 grams bread flour or all-purpose flour (see Note)
4 eggs, at room temperature
5 ounces/142 grams shredded Gruyère, or another firm cheese like Manchego or aged Cheddar
1/3 cup/50 grams grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Put pancetta in a large skillet and place over medium heat. Cook slowly, stirring, until fat is rendered and meat is well browned and crispy all over, 12 to 17 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Sprinkle sage into the hot fat in the skillet and cook until crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate with pancetta. When cool, finely chop pancetta and sage together.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Have ready an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or use a sturdy mixing spoon).
  • In a saucepan, bring 1 cup water, butter, salt and cayenne to a boil. Stir in flour all at once, and cook, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon, until dough forms a mass and pulls away from the sides of the pot, 2 to 3 minutes. The dough will be quite stiff.
  • Scrape into the mixer and beat until cooled slightly, about 30 seconds. Add one egg at a time, letting it fully incorporate before adding the next. (If you don't have a mixer, you can do this by mixing dough vigorously with a sturdy spoon.)
  • When eggs are incorporated, add Gruyère and continue to beat until it is mostly melted into batter, then add pancetta and sage and mix until combined.
  • Transfer batter to a large resealable plastic bag, and snip off 3/4-inch from one corner, or use a pastry bag. Pipe into balls, about 2 teaspoons each, leaving 1 inch of space between them. (Or, use a spoon to form the balls and drop onto baking sheets.)
  • Sprinkle Parmesan on top, and bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees, and continue to bake until golden and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more. Serve immediately, while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 39, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 56 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRACKED PEPPER BREAD



Cracked Pepper Bread image

I love my bread machine and am always trying new recipes in it. This bread is one of my successes. When it's baking, the whole kitchen smells wonderful. Basil, garlic, chives and Parmesan cheese give this tall tender loaf a real Italian flavor.-Joy McMillan, The Woodlands, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (2 pounds, 16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups water (70° to 80°)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons minced chives
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cups bread flour
2-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check the dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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