This delicious bread, soft and tasty, and flavored with bacon and cheese, originates from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria in central Italy. The bread is simple and quick to prepare and is a suitable recipe to accompany a cocktail, a salad, or a picnic.
PANE CON PANCETTA E FORMAGGIO (BACON AND CHEESE BREAD)
Preparation time: 55 minutes Baking time: 50 minutes Servings: 10-15 slices
INGREDIENTS
3 large eggs
370 g (2 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
15 g (3 teaspoons) baking powder
150 g (about 1 cup) diced Swiss cheese (Emmenthal)
150 g (1 ½ cups) grated Parmesan cheese
80 g (½ cup) diced bacon
60 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil (Extra Virgin)
150 ml (2/3 cup) milk
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F)
1. Mix the flour, baking powder and grated Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl
2. Add the eggs, olive oil and milk, mix until well blended
3. Add the Swiss cheese and the bacon
4. Stir well until the dough is smooth (you can add extra milk)
5. Pour the dough in a greased and floured bread pan (34 cm x 10 cm, 14 inch x 4 inch )
7. Bake for 50 minutes
Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes on a rack, then remove it from the pan and let it cool on the rack or about 15 minutes or more.
My son can hardly wait for this bread to cool before cutting into it. It’s excellent served at room temperature, but he says that it tastes best just out of the oven! -Paola
That looks fabulous!
Thank you Anne! It is really delicious!
I baked a loaf of bacon and cheese bread tonight and it turned out light and delicious! I used Gruyere cheese, because that’s what I had on hand. Next time, I’ll try it with Emmenthal, to compare. Love your blog, Paola!
Hi Marcia! Glad you love my blog! It was good idea to use Gruyere cheese, I will try it too! Paola
My, how tempting. I bet I could consume the entire loaf on my own. Thanks for this one.
It is really delicious! My son loves it. Try it and let me know. Paola
Ottimo Paola, si vede che sei una ricercatrice.
Su questo tuo blog impieghi l’eleganza e tutto il buon gusto che ti contraddistinguono.
Complimenti alla fotografa Giovi!
Ciao Diana, grazie per il tuo gentile commento, specialmente gradito perchè viene da un’artista di talento come te! Sono contenta che ti piacciano il blog e le mie ricette. Paola
Ho provato l’altra sera questo pane con bacon e formaggio, è stato un successone e gli amici che avevo a cena non credevano fosse possibile che l’avessi fatto io!!
Grazie Paola per i tuoi suggerimenti, suggerisco di caricare sul blog anche la ricetta dell’insalatina di songino con uvetta e pinoli, anche quella sempolice ma di gran effetto! Let’s keep in touch, I am looking fporward your next delicious suggestione!
Claudia
Sono contenta Claudia, mi fa molto piacere sentire che le persone apprezzano le mie ricette perchè c’è molta “passion in it”. Let’s keep in touch!!!