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Fluffy Breakfast Sandwich with Sausage and Spinach

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A quick and easy homemade breakfast sandwich featuring fluffy bread, savory sausage, fresh spinach, eggs, and melty cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315g)
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (7g)
  • 1 cup warm water (110°F / 240ml)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (25g)
  • 1 tsp salt (6g)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (28g)
  • ½ cup warm milk (120ml), dairy or plant-based
  • 8 oz ground breakfast sausage (225g)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped (60g)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (115g)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (15ml) for sautéing
  • Optional: hot sauce or sriracha
  • Optional: avocado slices
  • Optional: tomato slices

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water (110°F / 43°C) with sugar and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add melted butter, warm milk, and yeast mixture. Mix until shaggy dough forms. Knead by stand mixer with dough hook for 6–8 minutes or by hand for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Lightly oil a clean bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the filling: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground sausage, cook 6–8 minutes until browned. Add chopped spinach, cook 2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  5. Prepare eggs: Whisk eggs with salt and pepper until slightly frothy. Scramble gently or cook as an omelet and slice to fit sandwich.
  6. Shape the bread: Punch down dough, turn onto floured surface. Divide into four equal parts, shape into balls, place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
  7. Bake the bread: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls 15–18 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. Cool completely before slicing horizontally.
  8. Assemble the sandwich: Slice rolls in half, layer sausage and spinach mixture, eggs, and cheddar cheese. Add optional toppings if desired. Warm assembled sandwich in skillet or oven for 2–3 minutes for melty cheese.
  9. Serve warm with your favorite hot beverage or juice.

Notes

[‘Water temperature for yeast activation should be about 110°F (43°C).’, ‘Knead dough for at least 8–10 minutes for best texture.’, ‘Do not overcook sausage to keep it juicy.’, ‘Wilt spinach quickly to preserve color and texture.’, ‘Let bread cool completely before slicing to avoid sogginess.’, ‘Brush tops with melted butter after baking for softer crust.’, ‘Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated after first rise.’, ‘Freeze assembled sandwiches without fresh toppings for up to 1 month.’]

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