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Bocadillo with Tuna: A Taste of Simplicity and Comfort

Discover a harmonious blend of textures and flavors with this homemade bocadillo. Freshly baked, soft buns cradle a vibrant mix of crisp lettuce, savory tuna, crispy fried potatoes, a perfectly boiled egg, tangy tomato sauce, zesty pickles, sharp red onion, and briny green olives—all tied together with your favorite sauce. This hearty yet healthy treat is ideal for a fulfilling lunch or an indulgent snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings: 7 buns
Course: Sandwich / Bocadillo
Cuisine: Spanish-Inspired / Fusion
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Bread Dough:• 400 g flour• 100 g fine semolina• 10 g instant yeast• 8 g salt• 12 g granulated sugar• 30 ml sunflower oil• 100 g yogurt• 215 ml water
  • For the Filling:• Lettuce• Tuna• Fried diced potatoes• Boiled egg• Tomato sauce• Pickle• Red onion• Green olives• Sauce of choice

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a deep bowl, combine flour, semolina, yeast, salt, sugar, sunflower oil, yogurt, and water. Knead the mixture for 10–12 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
  2. Let It Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
  3. Shape the Buns: Divide the dough into 7 equal portions (approximately 120 g each). Roll each portion into an oval shape, roughly 24 x 12 cm, then fold each oval closed lengthwise to form a bun.
  4. Final Proofing: Lightly dip one side of each bun in semolina, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and let them rise for another 30 minutes until they have doubled again.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 200℃ (about 392°F). Bake the buns for 10–15 minutes until they turn a lovely golden brown. Once baked, cover them with a tea towel to maintain their softness.
  6. Assemble the Bocadillo: Slice open each bun and layer with lettuce, tuna, fried diced potatoes, sliced boiled egg, tomato sauce, pickle, red onion, green olives, and finish with your favorite sauce.

Notes

• The combination of tuna and egg delivers a robust protein punch, while the fresh vegetables and semolina-infused bread add a nutritious fiber boost.
• For the best flavor, assemble your bocadillo just before serving to enjoy the contrast between the warm, soft bread and the cool, crisp filling.