Spelt Bread-Crusted Ham

A divine bone-in ham simmered with aromatics, then oven-baked under a fresh spelt bread crust with seasonal vegetables.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1380.7 kcals 11045.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 148.1 grams 1184.8 grams
Fat 47.8 grams 382.1 grams
Protein 85.7 grams 685.4 grams
Cook Time
240 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
10
ml
Caster Sugar
approx 2 tsp
14
g
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
free-range, lightly beaten
GrainsCereals
1
kg
Spelt Flour
plus extra for dusting
Liquids
700
ml
Water
null
Meat
4
kg
Ham
raw, bone-in, soaked overnight if necessary
NutsSeeds
2
piece
10
piece
1
handful
Mint
fresh leaves, torn
1
handful
Flat leaf Parsley
fresh leaves, torn
10
ml
Salt
approx 2 tsp
Vegetables
2
piece
Onions
thickly sliced
1
piece
Carrot
roughly chopped
600
g
Potatoes
floury variety like Maris Piper, cut into large chunks
8
piece
350
g
Runner Beans
trimmed and halved
300
g
Peas
fresh

Steps

  • Place ham, onions, carrot, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a pan and cover with cold water.
  • Simmer the ham for 20 minutes per 500g until the center is piping hot.
  • Allow the ham to cool completely in its cooking liquid before removing.
  • Mix spelt flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and 700ml water to form a dough.
  • Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and let it double in size for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and peel the skin off the cooled ham.
  • Strain the cooking liquid and reserve 1.25 liters of stock.
  • Arrange vegetables in a casserole, add stock, place ham on top, and egg-wash the rim.
  • Cover the casserole with rolled dough, sealing the edges but leaving a gap at the bone.
  • Bake for 1 hour until the crust is golden-brown and sounds hollow when tapped.