Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
House cured and smoked bacon, arugula on house-made kaiser bun
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Ingredients
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Bacon
Kaiser Buns
Assembly
Method
Bacon Preparation
- 1
Cure the Bacon
In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Rub this mixture generously over the bacon slices. Place in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- 2
Kaiser Buns Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead and Rise
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 5
Shape and Bake
Punch down the risen dough. Divide into 8 equal pieces and shape into buns. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
Slice the kaiser buns in half. Layer with smoked bacon, fresh arugula, and optional cheese slices. Top with the other half of the bun.
