Best Giant Focaccia Sandwich Recipes

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GIANT FOCACCIA SANDWICH



Giant Focaccia Sandwich image

A flavorful Italian flat bread made with oats and molasses turns this sandwich into something special. I tuck ham, cheese and veggies inside, but you can substitute your favorite sandwich fillings. -Marina Gelling, Rowlett, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup molasses
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon garlic salt
SANDWICH FILLING:
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
6 to 8 lettuce leaves
12 to 16 thin slices fully cooked ham
6 to 8 thin slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
4 slices red onion, separated into rings
1 medium green pepper, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat the water, molasses and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Press dough onto a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Brush with egg. Sprinkle with the onion, sesame seeds and garlic salt. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. , Split the focaccia in half horizontally; spread mayonnaise and mustard on cut sides. On bottom half, layer the lettuce, ham, cheese, onion, green pepper and tomatoes. Replace bread half. Chill until serving. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

GIANT FOCACCIA SANDWICH



Giant Focaccia Sandwich image

Great sandwich to serve to a large crowd.

Provided by Becky Braden

Categories     Flatbreads

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 c quick cooking oats
2 pkg (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 tsp salt
2 1/4 c water
1/2 c molasses
1 Tbsp butter
1 egg lightly beaten
1 Tbsp dried minced onions
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp garlic salt
SANDWICH FILLING:
6 Tbsp mayonnaise or miracle whip
2 Tbsp prepared mustard
6-8 lettuce leaves
3/4-1 lb thinly sliced ham, turkey or your favorite lunch meats
6-8 slice your favorite cheese slices
slice red onions
slice tomatoes (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. For the Bread: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat water, molasses and butter to 120-130 degrees. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Placed in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. cover and let rise in a warm bowl until doubled in size about 45 minutes. Press dough onto a greased 14-inch pizza pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Brush with egg. Sprinkle with onion, sesame seeds and garlic salt. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown, remove to wire rack to cool.
  • 2. Split the focaccia in half horizontally; spread mayo or miracle whip on cut sides. On bottom half, layer lettuce, lunchmeat, cheese onion and veggies of your choice. Replace top half. Cover tightly with saran wrap or press n' seal. Chill until ready to serve. Cut in half and then in wedges of your size choice. This does take time, but it is delicious. If you are not going to serve right away..wait on adding the lettuce and tomatoes until ready to serve as it will make your bread watery.

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