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Oh, your family is going to love you when you pull this puppy out of the oven. It’s great for kids and adults a like, and really is fairly easy to put together. You can do it! Do not be afraid of a tiny little speck called “YEAST”. The speck can be your friend. You can be master over the speck with just a little instruction and practice. The dough I use for this sandwich loaf is my French Bread recipe. So, if you have tried that one out already you are half way there my friend. If you haven’t tried it, gird up your loins and get crackin folks!
1. To make the dough dissolve 1 T yeast in 1/3 C lukewarm water.
2. In the bottom of your mixer smash the sugar, salt and shortening together with a fork until well combined.
3. Pour the boiling water over the sugar mixture.
4. Pour the cold water over the sugar mixture.
5. Pour the yeast/water mixture over the sugar mixture.
6. Add the flour 1 C at a time while mixing. You know you have enough flour when the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.
7. Once you have enough flour mix on high for 7-8 minutes.
8. Let the dough rest for about 2 minutes in the bowl.
9. Divide the dough into two equal parts and let them rest on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray for about 5 minutes.
10. Spray some cooking spray onto your counter. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle. Using a pizza cutter, cut 11-12 one inch wide strips along both long sides of the rectangle. Be sure to leave about 5 inches down the center uncut. You want to leave room for your deli treasures. Place about 8 slices of meat and 4 slices of cheese down the center of the dough.
11. Over lap the dough strips in the center over the top of your fillings.
12. Beat the egg with a fork until frothy. Brush the egg all over the loaf. Sprinkle desired seasonings on top.
13. Place the sandwich loaf on a large cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
14. Repeat these steps with the other piece of dough.
15. Let the dough rise in a warm oven (I turn mine to 170 degrees) for about 20 minutes.
16. Turn your oven up to 400 degrees and bake for about 15 minutes. (Leave the dough inside while the temperature rises)
17. When the loaves are golden brown on top turn the oven down to 350, switch the pan on the bottom rack to the top and vice versa.
Bake for another 5 minutes.
18. Let the loaves rest for about 5 minutes, then cut and enjoy!
Ingredients
- Dough:
- 1 T shortening
- 2 T sugar
- 1 T salt
- 1 C boiling water
- 1 C cold water
- 1/3 C lukewarm water
- 1 T yeast
- 5-6 C flour
- 1 egg
- Filling:
- 16 slices deli ham or turkey
- 8 slices Swiss or provolone cheese
- Topping:
- ***any of the following***
- Poppy Seeds
- Sesame Seeds
- Montreal Steak Seasoning
- Dried Onions
- Cheese
Instructions
1. To make the dough dissolve 1 T yeast in 1/3 C lukewarm water.
2. In the bottom of your mixer smash the sugar, salt and shortening together with a fork until well combined.
3. Pour the boiling water over the sugar mixture.
4. Pour the cold water over the sugar mixture.
5. Pour the yeast/water mixture over the sugar mixture.
6. Add the flour 1 C at a time while mixing. You know you have enough flour when the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.
7. Once you have enough flour mix on high for 7-8 minutes.
8. Let the dough rest for about 2 minutes in the bowl.
9. Divide the dough into two equal parts and let them rest on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray for about 5 minutes.
10. Spray some cooking spray onto your counter. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle. Using a pizza cutter, cut 11-12 one inch wide strips along both long sides of the rectangle. Be sure to leave about 5 inches down the center uncut. You want to leave room for your deli treasures. Place about 8 slices of meat and 4 slices of cheese down the center of the dough.
10. Spray some cooking spray onto your counter. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle. Using a pizza cutter, cut 11-12 one inch wide strips along both long sides of the rectangle. Be sure to leave about 5 inches down the center uncut. You want to leave room for your deli treasures. Place about 8 slices of meat and 4 slices of cheese down the center of the dough.
11. Over lap the dough strips in the center over the top of your fillings.
12. Beat the egg with a fork until frothy. Brush the egg all over the loaf. Sprinkle desired seasonings on top.
13. Place the sandwich loaf on a large cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
14. Repeat these steps with the other piece of dough.
15. Let the dough rise in a warm oven (I turn mine to 170 degrees) for about 20 minutes.
16. Turn your oven up to 400 degrees and bake for about 15 minutes. (Leave the dough inside while the temperature rises)
17. When the loaves are golden brown on top turn the oven down to 350, switch the pan on the bottom rack to the top and vice versa.
Bake for another 5 minutes.
18. Let the loaves rest for about 5 minutes, then cut and enjoy!
Recipe from Jamie Cooks It Up!
Had to come back to tell you that I made this yesterday for my daughters tea party…but it was for the adults lol….soooooo yummy!!! I used turkey & colby jack cheese and on the outside of one I used sesame seeds & dried minced onion….so fabulous!!! My sister told me that I need to make them for Mothers Day! Thanks again!!!!
Nina,
Thanks so much for letting me know! I'm so glad your family loved it. Have a great night.
~Jamie
Jaime,
Thanks for all your wonderful recipes! I have tried a bunch out on my family and haven't had a bad one yet! This one is on next week's menu for sure.
Jamie,
I'm going to try freezing the other loaf before baking (since it's just me and the hubby at home!) and was wondering if there was a quicker way to thaw and rise the loaf other than to let it sit on the counter for a few hours? Thanks for posting this!
-Teri
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Hi Teri,
If you put it on the oven at 170 degrees it will thaw quite a bit faster. Good luck! Hope you enjoyed it!
~Jamie
Did you use all-purpose flour or bread flour?
All-purpose flour will work out great.
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Hello there! I was just wondering if it is best to freeze the loaves before or after baking. I am making these for someone who will need to think as little as possible about dinner, so I figured already baked would be best, but I didn’t want the bread to be soggy–any advice? Thanks in advance!
Hi Leah,
Bake the loaves first, then let them cool completely before they are frozen. When you (or the person you are making them for!) is ready to use them, let the loaves thaw on the counter and then pop them in the oven at 350 for about 10 minute to reheat. Good luck!
~Jamie
Hi Jamie!
Would sliced tomatoes inside be tasty do you think? Or would they be yucky baked?