Peanut Butter Brioche Sandwiches Recipes

THE ELVIS PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BURGER

Steps:

• Heat a griddle over medium heat. Butter the inside slices of each burger bun, then toast in the skillet until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over low heat; pan-fry the bacon for 2 minutes, then increase heat to medium-high and continue to pan-fry until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes, turning often. Drain on paper towels and discard most of the bacon grease.
• Cut each banana lengthwise into long slices, about 4 inches in length. Pour the sugar into a small bowl, then add in the banana slices to coat both sides in sugar. Fry the banana slices in the same skillet over medium heat until caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Cook the burgers on a griddle over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, seasoning with salt and pepper. Press down firmly with a spatula to flatten the patties as they cook. A thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
• To assemble the burgers, lay down the bottom half the burger bun and spread on 1 tablespoon peanut butter. Place a burger patty on top, then add another tablespoon of peanut butter. Top with 2 to 3 slices of caramelized bananas, then 2 to 3 pieces of bacon. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon honey, then place the remaining burger bun on top.

BETTER PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread, and applesauce on the other slice. Place them together, cut in half, and serve.

BRIOCHE-GELATO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Stir together yeast, sugar, and warm water in a warmed small bowl until sugar is dissolved, then let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together whole egg, yolks, and honey in a bowl.
• Mix together 2 1/2 cups flour and sea salt in warmed bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Add dissolved yeast, beating until combined well, then add butter 1 piece at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Beat in eggs with honey, then continue to beat dough until it forms a ball, adding more flour 1 teaspoon at a time if dough is too sticky. Change mixer attachment to dough hook and knead dough until smooth and elastic but still soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Form dough into a ball.
• Sprinkle a warmed large bowl with some flour and add dough. Cover bowl with a kitchen towel and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Punch down dough and knead several times to release air. Divide dough into 12 pieces, then form each into a 1 1/2-inch ball and flatten slightly. Arrange about 2 inches apart in a buttered large shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until about 2 1/2 inches in diameter, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Brush rolls lightly with egg white and bake in middle of oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 5 minutes.
• Split rolls horizontally and fill with gelato.