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In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
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Add the flour on a work surface and make a well in the center. Place the yeast mixture in the well with the shortening, salt, black pepper, and grated cheese. Mix well.
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Knead the dough well until it is soft, elastic and uniform. Continue to knead vigorously for approximately 10 minutes.
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Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a moist kitchen towel and let it rise for approximately 2 hours in a warm place.
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Punch down the dough and knead it for a few minutes.
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Set a small piece of dough aside for the eggs.
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Roll out the remaining dough and place the cheeses and meats on top.
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Knead it all together, making sure the cured meats and the cheeses are well incorporated with the dough.
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Lightly oil and flour a round tube pan and place the dough inside the pan.
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Add the whole eggs, raw (be sure to wash them well) and cover them with two strips of dough in the shape of a cross.
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Let the dough rise in a warm place, covered, for approximately 3 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius.
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Bake the dough for at least 1 hour and 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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Cool completely and remove the bread from the pan.
