Casatiello Napoletano (Neapolitan Easter Bread) Casatiello Napoletano (Neapolitan Easter Bread)
Casatiello Napoletano (Neapolitan Easter Bread)
Casatiello Napoletano (Neapolitan Easter Bread)
Casatiello Napoletano is a traditional Italian Easter bread that blends rich, savory flavors into a beautifully golden loaf. This Neapolitan specialty features a soft, slightly dense dough enriched with eggs, lard, and black pepper, then studded with cubes of salami and a mix of cheeses for a deliciously indulgent bite.
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Casatiello Napoletano
Casatiello Napoletano (Neapolitan Easter Bread)
Prep Time75 Minutes
Servings12
Cook Time45 Minutes
Ingredients
1/2 lb (8 oz) deli provolone
1/2 lb (8 oz) deli salami
4 1/2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 (0.25 oz) packets fast-acting instant yeast
2 tsp granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/4 cup plus 3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup Brookshire’s Shredded Parmesan
1 large egg, for brushing
1 Tbs water
6 large eggs, washed, dyed and dried
1 tsp poppy seeds, for topping
1 tsp sesame seeds, for topping
Directions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400° F. Slice the provolone and salami into 1/4-inch strips. Set aside. Grease a 9.5-inch tube pan with nonstick spray.

Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast and sugar. In a smaller bowl, combine the warm water, 1/4 cup of olive oil and salt. Slowly add the liquid to the flour mixture. Use your hands to work together until all ingredients are well-blended and form a soft sticky dough.

Step 3: Turn out the dough onto a floured work surface. Knead until dough is soft and smooth. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky, or wet your hands if it is too dry. Place the dough back in the bowl. Cover with a towel. Let rise for one hour at room temperature.

Step 4: Turn out the dough onto a floured work surface. Divide into three equal-sized balls. Flour the surface. Roll each dough ball into a rectangle measuring about 18 x 6 inches.

Step 5: Drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil evenly over each rectangle. Scatter one-third of the provolone, salami and parmesan over the top in an even layer. Leave a 1/2-inch edge around the sides.

Step 6: With the long side of the dough closest to you, begin rolling it into a large tube. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.

Step 7: Braid the filled dough pieces together.

Step 8: Form the dough into a ring. Carefully lift the ring into the pan. Neatly tuck the ends into each other. Let rise for 20 minutes.

Step 9: Break the undyed egg into a small bowl. Add one tablespoon of water, and beat lightly. Brush the egg wash on the top of the dough. Tuck the dyed eggs into the top of the dough. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and sesame seeds. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden and cooked through. Let cool for 15 minutes in the pan before gently transferring to a plate, egg-side up. Remove the eggs before slicing the bread. You can eat or discard the eggs.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: Calories: 410, Fat: 20 g (8 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 125 mg, Sodium: 850 mg, Carbohydrates: 38 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 19 g.

75 minutes
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
12
Servings

Shop Ingredients

Makes 12 servings
1/2 lb (8 oz) deli provolone
Brookshire's Deli Provolone Cheese, Whole Milk
Brookshire's Deli Provolone Cheese, Whole Milk - 1 Pound
$9.49/lb$9.49/lb
1/2 lb (8 oz) deli salami
Dietz & Watson Genoa Salami
Dietz & Watson Genoa Salami - 1 Pound
$10.99/lb$10.99/lb
4 1/2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Brookshire's All-Purpose Flour
Brookshire's All-Purpose Flour - 5 Pound
$3.49$0.70/lb
2 (0.25 oz) packets fast-acting instant yeast
Fleischmann's Instant Yeast, Fast-Acting
Fleischmann's Instant Yeast, Fast-Acting - 3 Each
$1.99 was $2.19$0.66 each
2 tsp granulated sugar
Brookshire's Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
Brookshire's Extra Fine Granulated Sugar - 2 Pound
$2.19$1.10/lb
1 1/2 cups warm water
Not Available
1/4 cup plus 3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil, divided
Brookshire's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Brookshire's Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 8.5 Fluid ounce
$6.99$0.82/fl oz
1 tsp salt
Not Available
1/2 cup Brookshire’s Shredded Parmesan
Brookshire's Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Brookshire's Shredded Parmesan Cheese - 5 Ounce
$2.99 was $3.79$0.60/oz
1 large egg, for brushing
Brookshire's Large White Eggs
Brookshire's Large White Eggs - 6 Each
$2.79$0.47 each
1 Tbs water
Not Available
6 large eggs, washed, dyed and dried
Brookshire's Large White Eggs
Brookshire's Large White Eggs - 6 Each
$2.79$0.47 each
1 tsp poppy seeds, for topping
McCormick Poppy Seed
McCormick Poppy Seed - 1.25 Ounce
$4.69$3.75/oz
1 tsp sesame seeds, for topping
McCormick Sesame Seed
McCormick Sesame Seed - 1 Ounce
$3.79$3.79/oz

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: Calories: 410, Fat: 20 g (8 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 125 mg, Sodium: 850 mg, Carbohydrates: 38 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 19 g.

Directions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400° F. Slice the provolone and salami into 1/4-inch strips. Set aside. Grease a 9.5-inch tube pan with nonstick spray.

Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast and sugar. In a smaller bowl, combine the warm water, 1/4 cup of olive oil and salt. Slowly add the liquid to the flour mixture. Use your hands to work together until all ingredients are well-blended and form a soft sticky dough.

Step 3: Turn out the dough onto a floured work surface. Knead until dough is soft and smooth. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky, or wet your hands if it is too dry. Place the dough back in the bowl. Cover with a towel. Let rise for one hour at room temperature.

Step 4: Turn out the dough onto a floured work surface. Divide into three equal-sized balls. Flour the surface. Roll each dough ball into a rectangle measuring about 18 x 6 inches.

Step 5: Drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil evenly over each rectangle. Scatter one-third of the provolone, salami and parmesan over the top in an even layer. Leave a 1/2-inch edge around the sides.

Step 6: With the long side of the dough closest to you, begin rolling it into a large tube. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.

Step 7: Braid the filled dough pieces together.

Step 8: Form the dough into a ring. Carefully lift the ring into the pan. Neatly tuck the ends into each other. Let rise for 20 minutes.

Step 9: Break the undyed egg into a small bowl. Add one tablespoon of water, and beat lightly. Brush the egg wash on the top of the dough. Tuck the dyed eggs into the top of the dough. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and sesame seeds. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden and cooked through. Let cool for 15 minutes in the pan before gently transferring to a plate, egg-side up. Remove the eggs before slicing the bread. You can eat or discard the eggs.