Welcome back to Culinary Compass! Are you searching for the perfect centerpiece for your weekend brunch? This incredible Layered Breakfast Tray Bake uses a simple, soft yeast dough (a style common in gourmet savory baking) that you can easily prepare the night before. Learn the secrets to achieving a light, fluffy texture and perfect rise, even when using high-fat ingredients like yogurt.
We walk you through every professional step, from mixing the wet and dry ingredients using precise measurements (we use 5 cups of flour, or 17.6 ounces total) to the clever dough shaping technique involving a glass rim for precise cuts and a two-layer structure to prevent the dough from rising excessively during baking. We also show you the trick to adding butter between the layers for extra richness and the final gourmet touch: baking with melted cheddar and a fresh egg cracked right into the dough for a stunning, individualized serving.
This method employs core principles of Food Science for optimal yeast activity and proofing. Make this the star of your next family gathering. Enjoy this healthy living approach to comfort food!
FULL RECIPE:
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup (8 oz) Warm Milk
1 Tbsp Sugar
1 packet (0.38 oz) Instant Dry Yeast (or 1/2 cube fresh yeast)
1 cup Yogurt (liquid)
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
1 Egg (white for dough, yolk reserved for brushing)
1 tsp Salt
5 cups Flour (approx. 17.6 oz total)
1 Tbsp Butter (softened, for layering)
Fillings (optional): Cheese (Samer Panieri, Cheddar, etc.), Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Salami.
Topping: Reserved Egg Yolk, Sesame Seeds, 2-2.5 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese (added halfway), 1 Egg (cracked on top, optional).
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Add yogurt, oil, egg white, and salt. Mix well.
2. Gradually add 5 cups of flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
3. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, or proof overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Divide the dough into two portions. Roll the first portion into a rectangle to fit your baking tray (approx. 0.4 inches thick).
5. Using a glass rim, cut circular holes along the edges. Sprinkle with flour, fold, and set aside.
6. Roll out the second portion. Place it in the greased baking tray. Spread 1 Tbsp of butter on top.
7. Carefully place the folded template (the first dough layer) on top. Gently stretch to fit and seal the edges with a fork.
8. Fill the circular holes with preferred savory fillings (cheese, vegetables, etc.).
9. Brush the exposed dough with the reserved egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
10. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C).
11. After 20 minutes, remove, add shredded cheddar cheese to the gaps, and crack an egg into one or more spaces (optional).
12. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden and cooked through (total time 30-35 minutes).
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