Which part of a sandwich is most important? Without the perfect bread, however, the sandwich will always fall short. There are a wide range of breads that can be used for sandwiches, including whole wheat, ciabatta, krispina, round rustic, and rustic hero, just to name a few. These breads are the staples of a perfect panini.
A panini is a grilled sandwich using breads different from plain ‘ol sliced breads, such as the ones listed above. Sliced bread should not be used for a panini as it is harder for it to withstand the weight of a press or skillet and therefore creating a flatter sandwich (and not in a good way!)
The perfect panini is created using a bread that is able to stand on its own because light and airy bread can become flat and dry. The more dense the bread, the higher chance it has of being a better panini. Although it is an important part of the process, there is no need to use a panini press as you can grill your sandwich in a large skillet and place a smaller, heavier skillet on top of the sandwich. Wetter ingredients, such as tomatoes and grilled vegetables, should be sandwiched between meats to ensure the bread stays crisp and ingredients such as iceberg lettuce should be put on the sandwich afterward to ensure freshness.
The bread we use at La Bottega of Farmingdale for our paninis include the deliciously dense bread mentioned above and we expertly prepare them every time for our guests. The secret to a perfect panini is in the bread so stop by La Bottega of Farmingdale today to taste the difference!
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