Prosciutto Mozz Melt Recipe
House-Made Bun | Prosciutto | Fresh Mozzarella | Heirloom Tomatoes | Pesto | Arugula
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Ingredients
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Bun
Sandwich Filling
Method
Bun Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the Buns
Once risen, punch the dough down and divide it into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a round bun and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Second Rise
Cover the buns with a cloth and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- 7
Bake the Buns
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the buns for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 8
Slice the Tomato
While the buns are cooling, slice the heirloom tomato into thick slices.
- 9
Prepare the Cheese
Slice the fresh mozzarella into thick rounds.
- 10
Assemble the Sandwich
On the bottom half of each bun, spread 1 tablespoon of pesto, layer with prosciutto, mozzarella slices, heirloom tomato slices, and arugula.
- 11
Top the Sandwich
Place the top half of the bun on each sandwich.
- 12
Serve
Serve immediately as-is or grill the assembled sandwich for a few minutes on each side until the cheese melts and the bun is toasted.