Savory French Cake with Bayonne Ham
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: French
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A savory ham and cheese cake that is perfect as an accompaniment to an aperitif hour and travels well for a picnic!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup flour
  • 8 grams (1¾ teaspoons) dry yeast
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 200 g Bayonne Ham, julienned
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • ⅔ Kalamata olives (or a mix of green and black olives), diced
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a standard loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and yeast. Add the eggs into the middle of the mixture.
  3. Slowly pour in the olive oil and milk and mix well until combined.
  4. Fold in the shredded cheese, Bayonne Ham, and olives. Make sure everything is distributed evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for about 45 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cook before serving.
Recipe by Saffron and Honey at https://saffronandhoney.com/savory-french-cake-with-bayonne-ham/