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Gay, these sound wonderful! Now I need to track down a recipe. I loved the line

"They turn up at picnics, office parties, potlucks, fund-raisers and funerals."

Sounds like pure comfort cake!

best,

Barb

 
Gay, you have a great memory! Doesn't this 'cake' look scrumptious? I like that it can be made

into muffins as well. Gonna make this soon. In fact, I'm going on a long hike in a couple of weeks and we all bring a snack to share...these mini muffins would be a perfect offering. Thanks Gay.

Savory Ham and Gruyère

BreadTime: About 1 1/2 hours


Unsalted butter, softened, for brushing pan

1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 large eggs

1/3 cup milk

1/3 cup olive oil

6 ounces baked ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 1/4 cups)

6 ounces Gruyère, coarsely grated (about 1 1/2 cups) or half grated and half cut into 1/4-inch dice.



1. Center a rack in the oven and heat to 350 degrees. Or, if making mini muffins, position 2 racks in upper third of the oven and heat to 425 degrees. Generously brush a loaf pan or four 12-portion mini muffin pans with butter.

2. In a large bowl, whisk flour with baking powder, salt and pepper.

3. In a medium bowl, lightly whisk eggs, then whisk in milk and olive oil.

4. Using a rubber spatula, fold wet ingredients into dry until barely mixed. Fold in ham and cheese.

5. Scrape batter into loaf pan and smooth top, or using your finger, push a tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup.

6. Bake loaf until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few crumbs attached, 40 to 50 minutes. Or bake muffins until golden, about 15 minutes, switching pans between racks halfway through.

7. Transfer to a rack to cool in pan for 5 minutes. Run a knife around edge to release. Turn out loaf onto rack to firm up before slicing, about 30 minutes; using a serrated knife, cut into 3/8-inch slices, then cut into halves or quarters. Muffins can be served warm or at room temperature.

Yield: About 20 slices, or 4 dozen mini muffins.

 
Beautiful! What I wouldn't give to have a slice of this right now to go with coffee, and then later

with a nice cocktail. Yum!!!

 
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