Grilled Bread Pane Alla Grillia Recipes

GRILLED BREAD (PANE ALLA GRILLIA) COURTESY GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Slice ciabatta in half lengthwise.
• Then cut each half into 1-inch slices.
• In batches as needed, grill the ciabatta slices, cut side down until they are golden and crisp, about 2 minutes.
• Working quickly, drizzle the toasted sides with extra-virgin olive oil.
• Rub the garlic cloves over the grilled bread, then rub the cut side of the tomatoes over the grilled bread.
• It's important to do this while the bread is still hot or warm, otherwise the garlic won't melt into the bread.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

CHEESY GRILLED BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine butter, tomatoes, pesto, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until thoroughly combined and tomatoes are chopped. Scrape into a bowl and stir in 1 cup shredded provolone cheese.
• Grill bread on the preheated grill until toasted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Spread butter mixture equally onto cut sides of both halves of bread and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Grill bread, cut-side up, over indirect heat with grill covered, until toping melts, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly; cut into slices using a serrated knife. Serve warm.

KITTENCAL'S EASY GRILLED BREAD

Steps:

• Slice the French bread diagonally into about 3/4-inch slices or as thick as desired.
• Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil or melted butter.
• Sprinkle one side of the slice lightly with kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder if using.
• Place seasoned side down on the grill.
• Grill over medium heat until lightly toasted about 1-3 minutes, cooking time will depend on how hot your grill is (check frequently to avoid burning).
• Using long tongs turn the bread over and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder; grill until toasted.