Smoked Turkey Club
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:
o 2 parts Salt
o 3 parts Pepper
o ½ part Garlic Powder
o ½ part Onion Powder
· Bacon
· Lettuce
· Tomato
Mustard Mayo Vinaigrette :
· 2 tbsp Mayo
· 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
· 1 tbs Red Wine Vinegar
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
Smoked Turkey:
1. Season generously with the seasoning blend, let the seasoning penetrate into the meat for at least 30 minutes
2. Smoke at 325℉ until internal temperature reaches 165℉
3. Allow to completely cool, then set in the refrigerator
4. Slice thinly using a sharp knife, mandolin or meat slicer
Mustard Mayo Vinaigrette:
1. In a small bowl combine the mustard, mayo and vinegar. 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 bottom bun, followed by a spoonful of the savory and tangy mustard mayo vinaigrette, a handful of the perfectly smoked and thinly sliced turkey, the crispy bacon, a beautiful, crisp sprig of lettuce, the fresh sliced tomato and finally the top bun slathered with more of the vinaigrette. Enjoy!
