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Parmesan Tomato Focaccia Sandwich

Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Nov 18, 2013Updated: Jul 26, 2023
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This focaccia sandwich is layered with basil pesto, sliced tomatoes, grilled zucchini, crispy bacon, and melted provolone cheese.

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When I was in college, I practically lived off of sandwiches.  My roommates and I got pretty creative with the different sandwiches we would make using the same ingredients.  Over the years I have gotten more adventurous with my sandwich ventures- leaving behind my favorite sourdough and white bread for far more sophisticated ones.

I can never tire of sandwiches.  Be it a simple peanut butter and jelly or a fancy artisanal sandwich handcrafted with only the best local and seasonal harvest- a sandwich always make a great meal (or snack).

Focaccia is already good on its own, but its even better when made into a sandwich.  This grilled zucchini, crispy bacon, provolone, pesto and tomato sandwich is a winner!  There are so many flavors going on in this sandwich that I’m not really quite sure what to name it.  Any suggestions?  Any thoughts would be appreciated!

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Parmesan Tomato Focaccia Sandwich

This focaccia sandwich is layered with basil pesto, sliced tomatoes, grilled zucchini, crispy bacon, and melted provolone cheese.
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Ingredients

Starter Sponge:

  • 2 ¼ teaspoon active yeast yeast
  • 1 ½ cup water room temperature, about 65-75℉
  • 1 cup bread flour (130 g)

Dough:

  • 2 ¼ cup bread flour
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil plus more for assembly
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • sea salt flakes or grated parmesan cheese to garnish

Sandwich Components:

  • basil pesto
  • sliced tomatoes
  • grilled zucchini slices
  • crispy bacon strips
  • sliced provolone cheese

Instructions
 

Sponge:

  • Add yeast and water to a large bowl. Stir to dissolve yeast. Add flour and stir to combine until mixture is smooth. It should have the consistency of pancake batter. Cover bowl. Set in a warm place to rest for about 3 hours, until mixture is thick and foamy.

Dough:

  • Transfer sponge to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with dough hook. Add bread flour, olive oil and salt. Mix together on low speed until dough forms, about 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium and knead for 6-8 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.
  • Transfer dough to a large well oiled bowl. Cover. Set in a warm place to rest for about 45-60 minutes until dough has risen to double the size.
  • Starting at the outside, fold dough onto itself. Bring a piece of the outside and fold it inward, rotating bowl all the way around. Cover and let dough rest for another 15-20 minutes while you preheat oven.
  • Preheat oven to 400℉. Generously coat 9×13-inch baking pan with olive oil. Set aside.
  • Turn rested dough onto a well-floured work surface. Use the heel or palm of your hands to stretch dough out to roughly a 9×13-inch rectangle. Transfer dough to prepared baking pan. Cover and let dough rest for 40-60 minutes until dough is puffy and dough slowly springs back when poked.
  • Dimple surface of risen dough with fingers. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons olive oil over surface. Season with sea salt flakes or grated parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until dough is golden.
  • Let rest in pan for 10 minutes before serving.  Serve warm or at room temperature.  Slice in half to build sandwiches.
Author: Maryanne Cabrera
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Reader Questions and Reviews

  1. Patricia says:
    November 18, 2013

    Since zucchini is over here, believe I shall try avocado …love a slice in sandwiches!

    Reply
    • Maryanne says:
      November 19, 2013

      Hi Patricia, I think it would be fabulous with sliced or mashed avocado! YUM!

  2. Alexander says:
    November 18, 2013

    I’ve tried this sandwich, and it was amazing. Longing for another one… eventually… sigh…

    Reply
    • Maryanne says:
      November 19, 2013

      Hi Alex, I’ll eventually make another batch for you :)

  3. Stephanie @ Everyday Feasts says:
    November 19, 2013

    Oh yum! This looks SO.GOOD. And I totally agree about focaccia being even more amazing as a sandwich — it’s like awesomeness x 2! Thanks for sharing :)

    Reply
    • Maryanne says:
      November 19, 2013

      Thanks Stephanie! I’m on a focaccia roll and I’m thinking focaccia bread pudding? focaccia croutons? The possibilities are endless! :)

  4. saraheatsaustin says:
    November 22, 2013

    Mmm looks delicious!

    Reply
Maryanne Cabrera

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Maryanne Cabrera is a classically trained pastry chef, baker, cake maker, and cocktail shaker.
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