Gourmet pastries with prosciutto

Gourmet pastries with prosciutto

If you're looking for a simple and quick recipe for a savory appetizer or an elegant snack, these gourmet pastries with prosciutto are the perfect choice. These delicious treats, with a flaky dough and rich filling, are ideal for any occasion and are sure to impress your guests. Here’s how to make them step by step.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Number of servings: 12 pastries

Ingredients:
- 500 g of all-purpose flour
- 10 g of dry yeast
- 10 g of salt
- 10 g of sugar
- 100 g of butter, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 200 ml of lukewarm milk
- 200 g of prosciutto, sliced thin
- 100 g of ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- Fresh dill or basil for garnish (optional)

Preparing the dough:
1. Start by preparing the dough. In a large bowl, combine the flour, dry yeast, salt, and sugar. Mix the dry ingredients well. It’s important to use dry yeast, as it will ensure even and quick fermentation of the dough.

2. Add the cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until you achieve a texture similar to wet sand. This is an important technique that will make the dough flakier.

3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the lukewarm milk. Make sure the milk is not too hot, as it could kill the yeast.

4. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the dry ingredients and start kneading the dough. Continue kneading for about 10 minutes, until the dough becomes elastic and smooth. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little flour, but be careful not to overdo it, as a dough that is too dry will be harder to handle.

5. Form a ball with the dough and cover it with a damp towel. Let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, until it doubles in size.

Preparing the filling:
6. After the dough has risen, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 0.5 cm. Use a knife or a cutter to cut out squares of 10x10 cm.

7. In the center of each square, place a slice of prosciutto and a tablespoon of ricotta cheese. You can also add a few leaves of dill or basil for extra flavor.

Forming the pastries:
8. Fold each square diagonally to form a triangle. Press the edges well with your fingers to seal the filling.

9. Place the pastries on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Beat an egg and brush each pastry with it to achieve a golden and appetizing crust.

Baking:
10. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the pastries for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden and crispy.

Serving:
11. Serve the pastries warm, straight from the oven, as an appetizer or snack. They are delicious paired with a garlic yogurt sauce or tomato sauce.

Variation suggestion:
If you want to try a vegetarian version, you can replace the prosciutto with roasted vegetables, such as eggplant or zucchini, combined with feta cheese. You can also experiment with various herbs, adding a personal touch to your recipe.

These gourmet pastries with prosciutto are not only a simple and quick recipe but also an excellent way to impress anyone with your culinary skills. Bon appétit!

 Ingredients: Ingredients for the dough: - 500 g bread flour - 250 ml milk - 2 eggs - a packet of dry yeast or 25 g fresh yeast - 3 tablespoons sugar - 1 teaspoon salt - 100 g soft butter Ingredients for the filling: - 30 g butter - 2 tablespoons flour - 200 ml milk - 150 g cheese or any other melting cheese - 5 slices of prosciutto - half a teaspoon of grated nutmeg - 1 egg + 50 g grated cheese for greasing