Have you ever had a panini that really just made your mouth water at the mere thought of this? For those who do not know what this incredible Italian sandwich is, read on! In Italy, a Panini (or Panino) is any sandwich, cold or hot! Somehow, in the recent past, it took on a new life as a hot sandwich which has been grilled.
When discussing the crispy, hot sandwich with various restaurant owners, they all stated that you need to ensure that you start with the best ingredients that you can afford. When you think about it, quality starts with quality. The tastiest breads, savory meats, awesome cheeses and other things really make the panini pop when you start eating them.
I always start with my home made sourdough cut to normal bread thickness (about 1/3 inch or 1 centimeter.) I order just enough fresh meat from the deli counter (after requesting a taste to check for freshness!) for that round of sandwiches. I do the same for cheese, making sure it does not have some sort of funky odor that it picked up in the refrigerator case. I make my own roasted red peppers as I cannot stand old rubbery ones. Finally, I choose nice crisp vegetables to top off the Panini! Here is how I build the edible work of art!
1. Start heating up the Panini Press/ Panini Maker
2. Cut a nice piece of crusty bread to the thickness of choice.
3. Layer my meat, veggies then cheese on top of the bread
4. lightly brush olive oil, melted butter or margarine on the top piece of bread (note: if you really want to be naughty, use bacon drippings!)
5. Open the press/maker and place the oiled side on the bottom, then brush the top with the fat of choice.
6 Close and wait. Be sure to check it every couple of minutes so it does not burn!
7 Remove from the maker with a spatula, place on plate and let cool, cut and Eat. Be Careful as the Panini will be very hot coming out of the maker.
And there you have it! A Panini that is fit for Leonardo Da Vinci!
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