How to make your own bundtwich or bundt pan sandwich
When I saw the viral bundtwich or bundt pan sandwich, I knew I had to make my own. Whether you need an easy yet surprising way to feed your family or friends during a game day party, special event or birthday celebration, these bundt pan sub sandwiches are the solution. You simply cut this giant sandwich into small pieces and your guests can customize by adding their favorite fixings.
A giant party sub has always been my kids’ favorite meal while watching sports events. Making it in a bundt pan with their favorite sandwich fixings takes things to the next level because it truly is the perfect party food. These party sandwiches might be the most brilliant bundt pan hack!
What is a bundtwich?
Sandwiches are a versatile and beloved culinary creation that can be customized to suit any palate. However, if you’re looking to take your sandwich game to the next level, allow me to introduce you to the bundtwich. A bundtwich is a sandwich that’s made using a bundt pan and a homemade bread that’s not only delicious but also visually impressive.
Do I need to make my own bread for this recipe?
The most delicious bundt pan sandwiches can be made with the homemade bread recipe I included below, but you can also save time by using premade dough. Two rolls of refrigerated pizza dough or crescent rolls dough can also be used in the place of homemade bread.
In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the process of making your own bundtwich, complete with a mouthwatering recipe that combines deli meats, cheeses, and a medley of delectable toppings. So, gather your ingredients, unleash your creativity, and enjoy a truly unique and delicious bundt sandwich!
Recipe: Homemade Bundtwich Bread
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups water (100 to 110 degrees F), divided
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten (optional) for the egg wash
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in ¼ cup warm water. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes, allowing the yeast to activate.
- Stir the salt into the flour, then add the flour to the mixing bowl. Beat the mixture until the ingredients are well combined, scraping down the sides as needed. Switch to a dough hook attachment and knead the dough for 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Grease a bowl with cooking spray or oil and place the dough inside, turning it once to coat it with the grease. Cover the bowl with a towel and let it rise in a draft-free location for approximately 45 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a rectangle, with the long side matching the length needed to fit your bundt pan.
- Starting from one long side of the rectangle, tightly roll the dough to the other side, sealing it by pinching the edges together as you would with a jelly roll.
- Spritz a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray, ensuring all the crevices are well coated. Carefully transfer the rolled dough to the prepared bundt pan, making sure the edges meet and are secured.
- Cover the bundt pan with a damp towel or plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) while the dough continues to rise.
- Lightly brush the dough with the beaten egg if desired, which will give it a golden and shiny appearance after baking.
- Bake the bundtwich bread dough for 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of your bundt pan. The bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Once baked, carefully remove the bundtwich bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool.
- Slice the bread in half horizontally, creating a top and bottom bun for your sandwich.
How to make a bundt pan sub sandwich
Now it’s time to assemble the Bundtwich! Feel free to customize the fillings according to your preferences, but here’s a classic combination to get you started:
- 16 ounces deli ham or your favorite cold cuts, folded
- 8 to 16 ounces deli turkey, folded
- 8 to 16 ounces sliced provolone cheese, halved
- Lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Pickles
- Sliced banana peppers
- Optional: Sliced kalamata olives
Instructions:
- Layer the deli ham, turkey, and provolone cheese inside the hollowed-out center of the bundtwich bread.
- Add lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles, banana peppers, and sliced kalamata olives (or your favorite veggies!) on top of the meat and cheese.
- Finish assembling the sandwich by placing the top half of the bundtwich bread over the fillings.
- Slice the bundtwich into individual servings and serve with additional condiments of your choice on the side.
Bundt pan sub sandwich or bundtwich
Ingredients
- For the bread:
- • 1 ¼ cup water (100 to 110 degrees,) divided
- • 1 teaspoon sugar
- • 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast
- • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- • 3 cups all-purpose flour
- • 1 egg, beaten (optional)
- For the sandwich:
- • 16 ounces deli ham, folded
- • 8 to 16 ounce deli turkey, folded
- • 8 to 16 ounces sliced provolone cheese, halved
- • Lettuce
- • Sliced tomatoes
- • Pickles
- • Sliced banana peppers
- • Sliced kalamata olives
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl,dissolve the sugar and yeast in ¼ cup warm water. Allow the water to rest for 5 minutes.
- Stir the salt into the flour. Add the flour to the mixing bowl and beat until combined, scraping down the sides. Change the paddle to a dough hook and knead for 5 minutes.
- Place the dough into a greased bowl, turning the dough once to coat. Cover the bowl with a towel and place in a draft-free location to rise for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Punch the dough down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Measure your bundt pan (as sizes vary) to determine the length your bread should be. Roll the dough into a rectangle with the long side matching the length needed. As you would a jelly roll, tightly roll the dough from one long side of the rectangle to the other,
pinching to seal. - Spritz a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the dough to the prepared bundt pan, pinching where the dough meets.
- Cover the bundt pan and allow it to rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees as the bread rises.
- Lightly brush the dough with the beaten egg, if desired.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of your bundt pan. The bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool.
- Slice the bread in half through the middle.
- Prepare the sandwich
with meats, cheeses, lettuce, tomato, pickles, banana peppers, and sliced
olives. - Serve with other condiments on the side.
What other fillings can I use for the bundt pan sandwich?
As I mentioned, you can fully customize these delicious sandwiches, especially if you’re not a fan of cold cuts. A few ideas for different fillings:
- egg salad
- smoked salmon
- tuna salad
- chicken salad
For condiments, I suggest serving dijon mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, and honey mustard in small bowls or ramekins.
Making your own bundtwich is a fantastic way to elevate your sandwich experience, both in terms of flavor and presentation.
Now go and create a show-stopping bundtwich using homemade bread that’s soft, flavorful, and the perfect vessel for your favorite fillings.
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- Yummy Taco Cups
- The Most Delicious Spinach Dip
- Loaded Baked Potato Dip: The Perfect Game Day Recipe
- Mouth-Watering Mango Guacamole Recipe
