Puff Pastry Sandwich with Ham and Cheese
A flaky, buttery puff pastry envelope filled with layers of tender ham, melted cheese, and soft egg strips on toasted bread. This French-inspired sandwich makes an elegant brunch dish or satisfying lunch.
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This recipe combines the rich, flaky texture of French puff pastry with classic sandwich fillings. The key is keeping the butter cold and working quickly to achieve those beautiful, distinct layers.
Ingredients
bread flour
120g
all-purpose flour
100g
unsalted butter (for dough)
35g
granulated sugar
40g
salt
3g
puff pastry butter (block style)
180g
egg (for dough wash)
1 large
white bread toast
2 slices
ham slices
4 slices
cheddar or Swiss cheese
3 slices
egg (for omelette)
1 large
mayonnaise
2 tablespoons
Instructions
1
Make the dough
Combine bread flour, all-purpose flour, 35g softened butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add just enough cold water to bring the dough together. Shape into a rectangle, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
2
Incorporate puff butter
Pound the 180g block butter between two sheets of parchment until flat and pliable. Roll out the chilled dough into a larger rectangle, place the butter in the center, and fold the dough over like a letter. Roll and fold three times, chilling between each fold.
3
Prepare fillings
Cook one beaten egg in a lightly oiled pan to make a thin omelette, then slice into thin strips. Spread mayonnaise on both slices of toast. Layer ham and cheese on one slice, top with egg strips, and cover with the second slice.
4
Assemble and bake
Roll out the puff pastry to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into rectangles large enough to wrap around the sandwich. Place the sandwich in the center, brush edges with beaten egg, fold over and seal. Brush the top with egg wash. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes until deep golden brown.
