Chef John's Salami Bread

Serves: 6

Gabriella Kub

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

39

Spice

45

Sweetness

56

Sourness

34

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Generously flour a work surface

2

Flatten out dough to form a rough rectangle

3

Flour top surface and roll out to a 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness

4

Leaving an inch or so of the long edge uncovered, arrange salami slices in a single row without overlapping them

5

Create 2 single-layer rows, leaving a wider uncovered edge on the other side

6

Spread tomato sauce over salami

7

Generously cover with grated cheese, parsley, and oregano

8

Brush edges of dough with water

9

Begin rolling from the long edge closest to the salami

10

Roll fairly tightly without pressing or stretching dough too much to allow it room to rise, pinching in the ends as you go

11

Finish with seam side down

12

Carefully transfer roll to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicon mat

13

Cover with a dry towel and allow to rise until doubled, 60 to 90 minutes

14

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)

15

Lightly brush top and sides of loaf with olive oil

16

Cut 1-inch deep slits diagonally across the top of the loaf, about 2 inches apart

17

Dust with grated Parmesan cheese

18

Bake in preheated oven on center rack until nicely browned and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes

19

Transfer loaf to a cooling rack

20

Cool completely before slicing