Club Sandwich

Ingredients:

Bread:

Tangzhong:

·         4 tbsp Whole Milk (60g)

·         2 tbsp Water (25g)

·         2 tbsp Bread Flour (20g)

Dough:

·         1 tbsp Instant Yeast (9g)

·         ½ cup Whole Milk (95°)

·         2.5 cups Bread Flour (320g)

·         1 tsps Sea Salt (8g)

·         2.5 tbsp Sugar (40g)

·         1 Eggs

·         1 Egg Yolk

·         3 tbsp Softened Butter (45g)

Smoked Turkey:

·         1-3 lbs Turkey Breast

·         Seasoning:

• 2 parts Salt

• 3 parts Pepper

• ½ part Garlic Powder

• ½ part Onion Powder

·         Bacon

·         Lettuce

·         Tomato

·         Cheese

Pickles:

·         1 Cucumber (Sliced)

·         1 Cups Vinegar

·         1 Cups Water

·         Fresh Dill

·         Salt & Pepper to Taste

Dijonnaise:

·         4 tbsp Mayo

·         2 tbsp Dijon Mustard

Method:

Bread:

1.       Begin by creating the Tangzhong Paste, in a small saucepan combine the milk, water and flour. Cook and constantly whisk over medium low heat until a paste forms

2.       In a bowl combine the yeast, milk and sugar. Stir and set aside until bloomed (5-8 minutes)

3.       Once bloomed, stir with the whole egg and egg yolk

4.       In the bowl of a stand mixer, add in the dry ingredients, Tangzhong paste, followed by the yeast mixture. Mix on low until fully incorporated

5.       Continue mixing until a rough dough has formed, then add in the softened butter one tbsp at a time

6.       Mix for an additional 5-7 minutes or until a perfectly smooth dough ball forms

7.       Place the dough ball into a lightly greased bowl before applying a damp kitchen towel over the top. Proof for 1 hour

8.       Once proofed, punch down your dough and place onto a clean work surface and divide into eight even dough balls.

9.       Place the dough balls onto a parchment line baking sheet

10.   Place an inverted baking sheet over the top of the dough and let rise for an additional 2 hours. Brush with a whole milk, egg mixture and sprinkle over sesame seeds (optional)

11.   Once Risen, bake in a 375° oven for 18 minutes or until golden brown and fluffy  

12.   Place the dough ball into a lightly greased bowl before applying a damp kitchen towel over the top. Proof for 1 hour

13.   Once proofed, punch down your dough and place onto a clean work surface and divide into eight even dough balls.

14.   Place the dough balls onto a parchment line baking sheet

15.   Place an inverted baking sheet over the top of the dough and let rise for an additional 2 hours. Brush with a whole milk, egg mixture and sprinkle over sesame seeds (optional)

16.   Once Risen, bake in a 375° oven for 18 minutes or until golden brown and fluffy

Smoked Turkey:

1.       Season generously with the seasoning blend, let the seasoning penetrate into the meat for at least 30 minutes

2.       Smoke at 225℉, until internal temperature reaches 155℉

3.       Allow to completely cool, then set in the refrigerator

4.       Slice thinly using a sharp knife, mandolin or meat slicer

Pickles:

1.       Place the sliced cucumber into a reusable food container

2.       Pour the vinegar, water and fresh dill into a measuring cup. Microwave for 2 minutes, then pour over cucumbers.

Dijonnaise:

1.       In a small bowl combine the mustard & mayo . Stir well then set aside in the refrigerator

Smoked Turkey Club:

1.       Cook the bacon using your desired method: pan fried, oven baked, microwaved. Just make sure its crispy

2.       Slice your tomatoes and prepare the lettuce for sandwich construction

3.       To construct the sandwich, place down your freshly baked and toasted bottom bun, followed by a spoonful of the savory and tangy dijonnaise, a handful of the perfectly smoked and thinly sliced turkey, a slice of your favorite cheese, some zesty pickles, the crispy bacon, the fresh sliced tomato, a crisp sprig of lettuce and finally the top bun slathered with more of the dijonnaise. Enjoy!