We start with an incredible yummy homemade pumpkin focaccia bread topped with Gruyere cheese and walnuts. Soft, fluffy, delicious bread that will fill your kitchen with the homey smell of fresh bread. Followed up with one of the best and simple gourmet sandwiches ever! Sandwich prep starts at 6:55. Follow along with me as we embark on this adventure, you won’t be disappointed!
Pumpkin Focaccia Bread
3/4 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
3 1/2 cups bread flour, divided (about 15 3/4 ounces)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Gruyère cheese, divided
Cooking spray
1 teaspoon cornmeal
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Ham & Chicken Sandwich with tomato – artichoke spread
1/4 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves
1 garlic clove
1/2 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 loaf Pumpkin-Walnut Focaccia with Gruyère, cut in half horizontally
4 ounces chopped roasted skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
4 ounces thinly sliced 33%-less-sodium ham (about 1/8 inch thick)
2 cups trimmed arugula
Good luck and good eating