Rosie Panini Recipes

PANINI BREAD RECIPE: NO-KNEAD & READY IN 1-HOUR!

Steps:

• Mix well water, yeast, and sugar in a jug or in a bowl and let it rest until foamy (about 5 minutes).
• Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.
• In the meanwhile, preheat the oven to 250F and turn it off.
• Add the liquid to the dry ingredients, add olive oil, and mix with a spoon or a spatula to incorporate the flour*. Mix well until no dry flour remains, but do not overmix.
• Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel or with cling film, then let rest in the warm oven for 30 minutes*.
• Take the dough out and preheat the oven to 440F° (forced fan).
• Gently scrape the edge of the bowl and pour the dough on a floured working surface. The dough is fluffy and a bit bubbly now, you don't want to deflate it.
• Dust the dough with flour and cut it into 10 portions as shown in the pictures above*.
• Gently roll out each portion, and keep dusting hands and surface with some flour if needed.
• Place each portion of dough (panino) on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
• Bake for about 20 minutes. If you have a conventional oven (without a fan), just bake for 5 minutes longer until golden and crusty.
• Enjoy while they're still warm if possible, they're delicious!

ULTIMATE PANINI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown., Layer the cheese, ham, tomato, pickles and caramelized onions on four bread slices; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

PANZANELLA PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat.
• Sprinkle cut sides of roll with balsamic vinegar. Layer one slice of mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, basil leaves, and the remaining slice of mozzarella cheese on the roll. Close sandwich; rub outside with olive oil.
• Place sandwich in preheated skillet; top with another heavy skillet to press. Cook until bread is toasted and golden, about 3 minutes. Flip sandwich; top with skillet. Cook second side until toasted, about an additional 2 minutes.

ROSIE PANINI

Steps:

• Warm the chicken in a skillet or microwave for 30 seconds. Split the ciabatta rolls. On the bottom half of each roll, place 2 slices of mozzarella. Spread a tablespoon of Roasted Red Pepper over each, then top with the arugula and chicken. Spread with another tablespoon of pesto and top with 2 more slices of mozzarella. Place the tops of the rolls on the sandwiches.
• Cook the sandwiches in a panini press until hot and crispy. Serve with Broccoli Crunch Salad.
• Combine the basil and garlic in a food processor and process until finely chopped. With the processor running, add the olive oil and process until smooth. Add the Parmesan, goat cheese and roasted red peppers and process again until smooth. The pesto can be refrigerated for about 1 week.
• Combine the broccoli, Cheddar, cranberries, raisins and red onions in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and some salt and pepper; taste and adjust the seasoning (it should taste sweet, salty and tangy). Add the dressing to the salad and stir to combine well. Adjust the seasoning as needed. The salad keeps well in the refrigerator for about 2 days.