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Homemade Panini Bread Recipe

This recipe teaches you how to make authentic Italian panini bread at home. Perfect for sandwiches, snacks, or to serve as a versatile base for creative meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 slices
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • - Large mixing bowl
  • - Measuring cups and kitchen scale
  • - Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • - Bench scraper
  • - Digital thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • - **All-purpose flour:** 3–3½ cups
  • - **Active dry yeast:** 2¼ teaspoons
  • - **Sugar:** 1 tablespoon
  • - **Salt:** 1 teaspoon
  • - **Warm water 105-115°F:** 1 cup
  • - **Olive oil:** 2 tablespoons

Instructions
 

  • **Activate Yeast:**
  • - In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • **Mix Dry Ingredients:**
  • - In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
  • **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:**
  • - Gradually add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour. Mix until a dough forms.
  • **Knead the Dough:**
  • - Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • **First Rise:**
  • - Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
  • **Shape the Dough:**
  • - Punch down the dough, shape into a rectangular loaf, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • **Second Rise:**
  • - Cover and let the dough rise again for 30-45 minutes.
  • **Bake:**
  • - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and the bread sounds hollow when tapped. The internal temperature should reach 195°F-200°F.
  • **Cool and Serve:**
  • - Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.