Copycat Chachi’s Cran & Brie Sandwich
Servings
6
Servings
6
Instructions
Ciabatta Rolls
  1. In a small bowl, combine yeast & 1/4 tsp sugar. Add lukewarm water set aside until frothy.
  2. In the bowl of your food processor or mixer (with dough hook), add flour, salt, remaining tablespoon of sugar and rosemary. Pulse once or twice to mix.
  3. When yeast is foamy, with mixer running, pour the liquid into dry ingredients. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, continuing to mix until dough comes together in a ball. Add a little more flour if necessary, but your dough should by very sticky.
  4. Turn dough out onto floured surface & knead until smooth & elastic, about 20 times. Shape into ball & place into oiled bowl. Cover loosely & place in a draft-free, warm area.
  5. When dough has doubled in size, turn onto lightly floured surface & knead just a few times to deflate. Do not over knead. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces & shape into 6-inch long rolls. Place rolls on parchment paper. Press down & outward to flatten them to about 1-inch thickness. Cover loosely with plastic wrap which has been sprayed with cooking oil spray & set in a warm place until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  7. When rolls have risen & oven is hot, Remove plastic wrap, poke top of rolls with fingers to create slight indentations. Drizzle olive oil lightly & evenly over rolls. Sprinkle with coarse salt & dried rosemary if you wish.
  8. Slide parchment onto baking sheet bake for 20-25 minutes, until light golden brown.
Cranberry Chutney
  1. Place all chutney ingredients into a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer & cook on low heat until cranberries pop & fruit is soft, about 15-20 minutes. Adjust seasonings or sweetness to your taste. Remove from heat & cool slightly.
  2. Place chutney in a food processor & pulse a few times to puree ever so slightly. I like it to still have a nice texture but your not seeing specific chunks of apple.
Assembly
  1. Slice the ciabatta rolls in half lengthwise. On the bottom half of each, spread cranberry chutney & top with deli roast turkey slices. Layer brie cheese over the turkey. Next lay slices of Granny Smith apple. On the top halves of the ciabatta rolls squeeze some mayo.
  2. Place all prepared bottom & top halves of the rolls in a toaster oven to toast slightly & melt the brie cheese. When slightly toasted & brie is nice & melted, remove from toaster oven & top with arugula & bits of fresh rosemary (if you wish).
Recipe Notes
  • Brion & I used a ‘smoky bacon mayo’ on our sandwiches & it was real good!