How to Make Chef John's Salami Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of savory breads with a kick, then you're going to love Chef John's Salami Bread. This delicious recipe combines the rich flavor of salami with the comforting texture of homemade bread, resulting in a dish that's perfect for any meal or occasion.

Salami Bread is one of those recipes that instantly becomes a staple in your kitchen. It's a versatile option that works equally well as a snack, a side dish, or even the star of the show at your next dinner party. Plus, it's ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) package prepared unbaked pizza dough
  • 8 slices salami, or more to form 2 rows
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce, or other crushed tomato product
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or more to cover
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 56 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 (4-inch) loaf

  • Generously flour a work surface. Flatten out dough to form a rough rectangle. Flour top surface and roll out to a 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Leaving an inch or so of the long edge uncovered, arrange salami slices in a single row without overlapping them. Create 2 single-layer rows, leaving a wider uncovered edge on the other side. Spread tomato sauce over salami. Generously cover with grated cheese, parsley, and oregano. Brush edges of dough with water.
  • Begin rolling from the long edge closest to the salami. Roll fairly tightly without pressing or stretching dough too much to allow it room to rise, pinching in the ends as you go. Finish with seam side down. Carefully transfer roll to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicon mat. Cover with a dry towel and allow to rise until doubled, 60 to 90 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Lightly brush top and sides of loaf with olive oil. Cut 1-inch deep slits diagonally across the top of the loaf, about 2 inches apart. Dust with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven on center rack until nicely browned and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer loaf to a cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    366 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 1357mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 192mg