Cachitos de Jamón

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 large egg, plus 1 more beaten for egg wash
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
• 8 oz deli ham, cut into 8 strips

Before you cook

• Cut the ham into 8 even strips about the length of your hand.

Steps

1. Warm the milk until it feels warm to the touch, not hot.
2. Stir the yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar into the warm milk.
3. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until foamy on top.
4. Whisk the flour, remaining sugar and salt together in a large bowl.
5. Add the yeast mixture, one egg and the softened butter to the flour.
6. Mix and knead for 8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
7. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled.
8. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
9. Roll each piece into a flat triangle about 8 inches long and 4 inches wide at the base.
10. Lay a strip of ham along the wide base of each triangle.
11. Roll each triangle up from the wide base to the point, like a croissant.
12. Place the rolls seam-side down on a lined baking sheet, curving the ends in slightly.
13. Cover and let the rolls rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
14. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
15. Brush each roll with the beaten egg.
16. Bake for 18 minutes until deep golden brown.
17. Brush the hot rolls with the melted butter.
18. Serve warm.