Mini Italian Sandwiches (Print)
Freshly baked brioche rolls filled with cured Italian meats, creamy provolone, and zesty olive topping.
# Ingredients:
→ Brioche Rolls
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Warm 2/3 cup (151g) whole milk to about 105°F
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7g (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
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Divide 1 teaspoon and 2 tablespoons of white sugar
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Use 3 1/4 cups (390g) all-purpose flour
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2 room temperature large eggs
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1 1/2 teaspoons of fine salt
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1 egg for brushing
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Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds
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1 tablespoon melted butter to brush on top
→ Olive Topping
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Chop 1/2 cup green olives into small bits
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Dice 1/2 cup kalamata olives finely
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Finely chop 3 pepperoncinis
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Add 1 tablespoon minced parsley
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Chop 2 teaspoons fresh basil finely
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Use 1 thyme sprig
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Grate 1 clove of garlic
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Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Mix in 1 teaspoon honey
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Pour in 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Add 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
→ Sandwich Fillings
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Cut 6 slices of provolone cheese in half
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Use 6-12 slices of mortadella
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18 slices of salami
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6-12 slices of black forest ham
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18 slices of pepperoni
# Steps:
01 -
Stir together the warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Wait 5-7 minutes for it to bubble and foam.
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Mix the flour, salt, eggs, leftover sugar, melted butter, and the foamed yeast mixture. Keep kneading for 15-20 minutes until it's stretchy and smooth in the windowpane test.
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Cover the bowl and let the dough puff up in a warm spot for an hour until it doubles in size.
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Cut the dough into 12 pieces (about 61g each). Roll each one into a ball or log shape, then place them into a greased 9x13 pan.
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Allow the rolls to rise for 30-45 minutes. Brush on the egg wash, sprinkle with sesame seeds if you want, and bake at 375°F for around 16-20 minutes.
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Throw all the olive topping ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and chill for 20 minutes so the flavors can blend together.
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Split the rolls in half, stack on your cheese slices and choice of meats, then spoon the olive topping over everything.
# Notes:
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Store-bought rolls work if you'd rather not bake your own
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Your sandwiches will last in the fridge for about 3 days
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Feel free to swap out the meats or cheeses however you like