Swabian Briegel are very similar to baguette rolls, but their distinctive flavor comes from caraway seeds. If you can’t buy Briegel or don’t want to bake them yourself, you can spread the Schmiere on large baguette rolls or regular wheat rolls. Instead of cooked ham, you can also use raw ham, salami, mushrooms, or finely diced bell pepper or simply whatever you have in the fridge. Briegelschmiere can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for about two days. For longer storage, it can also be frozen, just like the Briegel themselves.
Ingredients (4 servings) :
- 400g cooked ham
- 300g Gouda cheese
- 1 pinch sweet paprika powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground pepper
- 250g plain yogurt
- 250g heavy cream
- 100g soft butter
- ½ bunch chives
- ½ bunch parsley
- 6 Briegel rolls
Preparation :
Total time : 25 minutes
First, preheat the oven to 175°C (top and bottom heat) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dice the cooked ham and finely grate the Gouda cheese. Then, wash the chives and parsley, shaking off any excess water. Cut the chives into fine rings and pluck the parsley leaves before finely chopping them.
Next, place the ham, cheese, chives, parsley, soft butter, plain yogurt, and heavy cream into a bowl and mix everything thoroughly. Finally, season the mixture with salt, pepper, and paprika powder to taste.
Halve the store-bought or homemade Briegel, spread the mixture evenly on top, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Finally, place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
Utensils :
- Cutting board
- Kitchen knife
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or fork
- Cling film or lid
