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RCI-SW.003.0044.001

Italian Special

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vegetarian
Prep25 min
Cook35 min
Total60 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • vegan bread roll (white
    wholemeal, Rye etc..)
    1 unit
  • a few sprigs of parsley
    1 unit
  • pitted black or stuffed * a dash of lemon juice
    1/4 cup
  • 1 unit
  • 1 unit
  • a slice of tofu
    1 unit
  • sundried tomato paste
    1 tablespoon
  • 1 unit

Method

1
Prepare your yeast bread dough by combining flour, water, yeast, and a pinch of salt, then knead until smooth and elastic. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
70 minutes
2
Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf or sandwich bread form as desired. Place it in a greased loaf pan or on a lined baking sheet.
10 minutes
3
Allow the shaped dough to proof a second time, covered with a clean cloth, until it has puffed up noticeably. This second rise ensures a light and airy crumb.
30 minutes
4
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while the dough completes its second rise. Ensure the oven is fully heated before placing the bread inside.
15 minutes
5
Bake the bread in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
30 minutes
6
Once the bread has cooled, slice it open horizontally to create a sandwich base. Drizzle a light amount of olive oil evenly over the interior surfaces of both halves.
3 minutes
7
Layer fresh, clean lettuce leaves generously over the oiled bread surface. Season with freshly ground pepper to taste, distributing it evenly over the lettuce.
2 minutes
8
Press the bread halves together gently and slice the sandwich into portions as desired. Serve immediately to preserve the crispness of the lettuce.