The Elevation of a Classic: The Turkey Focaccia Club
The humble sandwich transformed into culinary perfection – that is what the Turkey Focaccia Club promises. A delicious amalgamation of turkey, bacon, fresh greens, and delectable condiments, all nestled between two slices of artisanal focaccia bread. It’s the perfect midday meal and an excellent choice for a picnic or summer soiree. Today, we’re going to walk you through the steps of creating this sandwich from scratch, starting with baking your own focaccia.
Homemade Focaccia Recipe
First thing’s first: the focaccia. While you can purchase pre-made focaccia, nothing beats the taste of homemade. It might seem intimidating at first, but baking your own bread can be a rewarding kitchen experiment. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide to making your own focaccia bread.
- Gather your ingredients: 4 cups of bread flour, 2 teaspoons of sea salt, 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast, 2 cups of warm water, and 1/2 cup of olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the yeast with warm water. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Gradually mix in the bread flour and sea salt. Knead the dough either by hand or using a dough hook on a stand mixer until the texture becomes smooth and elastic.
- Grease a clean bowl with a bit of olive oil and place the dough in it, ensuring it is coated evenly. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let it rise at room temperature for 2 hours or until it doubles in size.
- After the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 200°C (or 400°F). Pour the remaining olive oil onto an oven-safe pan, spreading it all over. Transfer your dough to this pan, pressing it flat until it covers the whole surface. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Bake the focaccia for 20-25 minutes or until it turns a golden brown. Set it aside to cool.
The Assembling of the Turkey Focaccia Club
Now that you have your focaccia, it’s time to assemble the Turkey Focaccia Club. For this part of the recipe, you’ll need: Sliced turkey, cooked bacon, ripe tomatoes, fresh lettuce, mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle slices. Cover one slice of focaccia with mayonnaise and mustard, then layer on your turkey, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce, topping everything off with another slice of focaccia.
Variation Suggestions
Feel free to be creative! Swap the turkey for grilled chicken or the bacon for avocado slices. Add your favourite cheese or swap the mayo and mustard for pesto or hummus. The possibilities are endless!
Conclusion
A Turkey Focaccia Club is a fulfilling meal that definitely brings a gourmet touch to your regular sandwich. Remember, the key to a great sandwich lies in the quality of its ingredients. So choose fresh and high-quality ingredients to give your sandwich the best taste possible.
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