Mini Grilled Cheese
Serves: 6
Cierra Adams
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
36
Spice
53
Sweetness
53
Sourness
44
mins
Prep time (avg)
3.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tsps
Coarse Salt1 tbsp
Active Dry Yeast2 tbsp
Sugar1 large
Egg2.5 tsp
Salt4.75 cups
Bread Flour1 cup
Poppy SeedDirections:
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Special equipment: 4 long narrow 18-inch baking pans To make long narrow baking pans: Cut 18-inch foil pan into 4 1/2-inch by 17-inch piece
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Fold long sides up twice by 7/8-inch
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To close off ends, make 1-inch cuts along folds; fold center flap up and side flaps in
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Spray with cooking spray
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Repeat to make 3 more pans
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To assemble: Slice bread 1/4-inch thick; cut cheese to fit
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Place 1 piece cheese in each sandwich
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Butter outside of sandwich
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Cook on hot griddle until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 1 minute per side
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Sprinkle with salt and serve
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To make the basic bread dough: In a small bowl, mix yeast, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and 1/2 cup warm water
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Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes
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In bowl of electric mixer fitted with a paddle, beat remaining 1 1/4 cups warm water, egg, powdered milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 1 cup flour
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Beat until smooth and creamy, about 7 minutes
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Add yeast mixture; beat on medium
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On medium-low, beat in 3 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough comes together (it will be sticky), about 2 minutes
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Switch to dough hook
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Gradually add butter; beat until dough is soft and sticks to fingers slightly, about 7 minutes
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If dough is too wet, add 1/4 cup flour
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On lightly floured surface, knead dough several turns into a ball
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Cover dough with plastic
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Let stand in warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour
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Preheat convection oven to 375 degrees F
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Knead dough into a smooth ball
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Divide into 1/4ths
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Roll each into 3/4 inch by 18 inches log; trim ends to make it 15 inches long
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Fit into pans; cover with sprayed plastic wrap
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Let stand in a warm place until dough reaches top of pan, 25 to 35 minutes
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Place filled pans on baking sheet; brush with egg wash, sprinkle with poppy seeds and cover loosely with aluminum foil coated lightly with cooking spray
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Bake 8 minutes
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Remove foil; bake until lightly golden, about 4 minutes
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Cool on bread rack