1Prepare the batter using a food processor or a bowl with a whisk.
2Prepare the batter using a food processor or a bowl with a whisk.
3Prepare the batter using a food processor or a bowl with a whisk.
4Add 280g of flour, a pinch of salt, three whole eggs, 350g of milk, 100ml of vegetable oil, and a tablespoon of baking powder (or a teaspoon for a thinner sandwich).
5Add 280g of flour, a pinch of salt, three whole eggs, 350g of milk, 100ml of vegetable oil, and a tablespoon of baking powder (or a teaspoon for a thinner sandwich).
6Add 280g of flour, a pinch of salt, three whole eggs, 350g of milk, 100ml of vegetable oil, and a tablespoon of baking powder (or a teaspoon for a thinner sandwich).
7Mix at a high speed until you get a smooth, semi-liquid batter, similar to a savory cake batter.
8Mix at a high speed until you get a smooth, semi-liquid batter, similar to a savory cake batter.
9Mix at a high speed until you get a smooth, semi-liquid batter, similar to a savory cake batter.
10Take a rectangular baking tin, about 20 x 30 cm, and lightly grease it if necessary.
11Take a rectangular baking tin, about 20 x 30 cm, and lightly grease it if necessary.
12Take a rectangular baking tin, about 20 x 30 cm, and lightly grease it if necessary.
13Pour half of the batter into the bottom of the tin.
14Pour half of the batter into the bottom of the tin.
15Pour half of the batter into the bottom of the tin.
16Add a layer of ham, prosciutto, or other cured meat.
17Add a layer of ham, prosciutto, or other cured meat.
18Add a layer of ham, prosciutto, or other cured meat.
19Follow with a layer of about 200g of grated or sliced cheese (like mozzarella).
20Follow with a layer of about 200g of grated or sliced cheese (like mozzarella).
21Follow with a layer of about 200g of grated or sliced cheese (like mozzarella).
22Pour the remaining batter over the filling to cover it completely.
23Pour the remaining batter over the filling to cover it completely.
24Pour the remaining batter over the filling to cover it completely.
25Optionally, add a little freshly grated Parmesan on top for extra flavor.
26Optionally, add a little freshly grated Parmesan on top for extra flavor.
27Optionally, add a little freshly grated Parmesan on top for extra flavor.
28Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes, keeping a close eye until the top is well risen and nicely golden brown.
29Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes, keeping a close eye until the top is well risen and nicely golden brown.
30Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes, keeping a close eye until the top is well risen and nicely golden brown.
31Carefully turn the sandwich over so the perfectly smooth bottom faces up.
32Carefully turn the sandwich over so the perfectly smooth bottom faces up.
33Carefully turn the sandwich over so the perfectly smooth bottom faces up.
34Cut it into square or rectangular slices.
35Cut it into square or rectangular slices.
36Cut it into square or rectangular slices.
Ingredients
280 g flour
280 g flour
280 g flour
1 pinch salt
1 pinch salt
1 pinch salt
3 whole eggs
3 whole eggs
3 whole eggs
350 g milk
350 g milk
350 g milk
100 ml vegetable oil
100 ml vegetable oil
100 ml vegetable oil
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
200 g cheese, grated or sliced (mozzarella works well)
200 g cheese, grated or sliced (mozzarella works well)
200 g cheese, grated or sliced (mozzarella works well)
200 g ham, prosciutto, or any other cured meat
200 g ham, prosciutto, or any other cured meat
200 g ham, prosciutto, or any other cured meat
freshly grated Parmesan (optional)
freshly grated Parmesan (optional)
freshly grated Parmesan (optional)
Equipment
food processorbowlwhiskrectangular baking tin (approx. 20 x 30 cm)oven
Tips
If you prefer a slightly thinner sandwich, you can reduce the baking powder to a teaspoon.
The traditional version works well with sliced cheese instead of grated mozzarella.
You can add a second layer of ham if you like, but it's not necessary.
Keep a close eye on it until the end of baking; the top should be well risen and nicely golden brown.
Turning it over so the smooth bottom faces up makes it look pretty.
This recipe is adaptable; you can replace ham with chicken, turkey, or vegetarian options, and add ingredients like corn kernels, olives, or other vegetables/condiments.