Paniniforthepbblover Recipes

BREAKFAST PANINI

Steps:

• Spray 8-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat skillet over medium heat. In medium bowl, beat eggs, seasoning and chives with fork or whisk until well mixed. Pour into skillet. As eggs begin to set at bottom and side, gently lift cooked portions with spatula so that thin, uncooked portion can flow to bottom. Avoid constant stirring. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until eggs are thickened throughout but still moist and creamy; remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, heat closed contact grill or panini maker 5 minutes.
• For each panini, divide cooked eggs evenly between bottom halves of bagels. Top each with 1 slice tomato and onion, 2 ham slices, 1 cheese slice and top half of bagel. Transfer filled panini to heated grill. Close cover, pressing down lightly. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

ULTIMATE PANINI FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute onion 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 onion on two 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.

SICILIAN PANINI BUNS

Steps:

• Stir together the water, yeast, and sugar.
• Set aside until the yeast blooms, about 5 minutes.
• Place 3 cups of the flour and the salt in a mixing bowl.
• Add the yeast mixture and the oil, and stir to form a sticky dough.
• Knead, adding the remaining flour a little at a time, until the dough becomes a smooth, elastic ball, about about 5 to 8 minutes.
• If you use an electric mixer, combine the ingredients with the paddle attachment and then change to the dough hook.
• Add the flour, a little at a time, until the dough is smooth and comes away from the sides of the bowl, about 2 to 4 minutes.
• Turn the dough into a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a dry cloth or plastic wrap.
• Let rise in a draft free spot until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Once the dough has risen, lift it out and cut into 8 equal balls.
• Shape into flat 5-inch rounds for buns, or 6-inch oblongs for a hero- or hoagie-style rolls.
• Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and cover with a dry cloth.
• Let rise in a draft free spot for 30 to 45 minutes.
• Gently glaze the buns with the egg and sprinkle with the sesame seeds, if desired.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown.
• Transfer to a cooling rack until ready to use.