Brioche Dough (recipe follows)

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Filling (recipe follows)

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sea salt

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8 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

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1 Tbsp. sea salt

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3 Tbsp. active dry yeast

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1 1/2 cups lukewarm water

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8 large eggs, lightly beaten

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1/2 cup honey

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2 cups unsalted butter, melted

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3 Fresh California Avocado*, peeled, pitted and sliced

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1 cup sharp, cheddar cheese, shredded

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3 Tbsp. green onions, cut small circles

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1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

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1 cup bacon, cooked and diced (reserve bacon grease to brush on finished Bruffins)

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5 Tbsp. rendered bacon fat from pre-cooking the bacon

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*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.