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Joelho
Ham and cheese bread roll
Joelho: Rio de Janeiro baked bread roll folded around ham, cheese and oregano
BrazilianIn Rio de Janeiro, this soft baked roll folded around ham and melting cheese is called joelho, knee, after the bent shape where the dough is tucked over itself; elsewhere in Brazil it is known as italiano or enroladinho. Cariocas grab one from the lanchonete counter with a fresh juice or a cafezinho for a quick lunch on the go. The ham is cooked pork, and a pinch of oregano gives it the classic pizza-parlour smell. Chef's tip: leave a clear border of dough around the filling so the folds seal and the cheese doesn't leak out.
- Total time
- 65 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 10
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 ⅛ lb plain flour
- 1 cup milk, lukewarm
- ⅔ oz sugar
- 3 ½ tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- ¼ oz instant dried yeast
- ¼ oz salt
For the filling and glaze
- 9 oz sliced mozzarella
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 egg yolkbeaten with 1 tbsp milk
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Method
0/6 doneStep 1: Mix the 1 ⅛ lb plain flour, ⅔ oz sugar, ¼ oz instant dried yeast and ¼ oz salt, add the 1 cup milk, lukewarm, 3 ½ tbsp vegetable oil and 1 egg and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and leave to rise for 1 hour until doubled.
70 minStep 2: Divide into 10 pieces and roll each into a rectangle about 12 × 15 cm.
10 minStep 3: Lay a slice of 7 oz sliced cooked ham (pork) and 9 oz sliced mozzarella down the middle of each, leaving a 2 cm border, and sprinkle with a little 1 tsp dried oregano. Overfilling is the common mistake that makes the rolls burst open.
8 minStep 4: Fold the two short ends over the filling so they overlap in the middle, pinch firmly to seal and place seam down on a lined tray.
8 minStep 5: Cover and prove for 30 minutes. Heat the oven to 375°F.
30 minStep 6: Brush with the 1 egg yolk glaze and bake for 20–25 minutes until deep golden and the cheese is bubbling at the ends. Cool for 5 minutes before eating.
25 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 350 kcal
- Protein
- 17 g
- Carbs
- 40 g
- Fat
- 13 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does joelho take?
- About 65 minutes in total: 40 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 10 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- What can I use instead of plain flour?
- Self-raising flour, same amount (then leave out the baking powder).
- What can I use instead of milk, lukewarm?
- Oat, soy or almond milk, same amount (use unsweetened for savoury dishes).
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