Panini have been present for more than a century, and nowadays they are being grilled up in practically every café in the world. The common grilling procedure of panini at home reached a new height when Oprah Winfrey featured her favorite things. Even celebrities try to learn some recipes for panini sandwiches; that’s how amazing they are! To give you more ideas about panini making, here are some helpful tips on how to make a delicious panini.
-Pick your grilling method carefully. Not all panini methods give the same results. A panini maker can be the easiest to use and provide the biggest amount of control over heat and pressure, but it is the most expensive as well. A lot of people are able to grill sandwiches with the use of a grill pan or outdoor grill. No matter what recipes for panini sandwiches you use, it is possible to make one without a panini press. Though such methods can be a bit awkward to perform, they can still give you great tasting panini. Just make sure that if you are not using a panini grill that you use something to press down on the panini while grilling them. You can use a brick or a spatula; whatever works for you is fine as long as you are pressing the sandwich.
-Experiment with a wide variety of breads and fillings. Just because panini are Italian, that doesn’t mean that you have to limit yourself to foccacia, mozzarella and other Italian ingredients. If it has bread and filings and is prepared on the grill, then it is a panino. You can try dessert recipes, breads such as baguettes and biscuits and filings like mango salsa and apples. Allow your taste buds to be your guide and have fun with it.
-Go for the crunch. One thing that separates panini from other typical sandwiches is the grilling part. Grilled bread is the trademark of panini. They will taste best if you brush the outside of the bread with olive oil or melted butter on top. For a low fat alternative, you can use cooking spray instead.
-Watch out for wet ingredients. Nobody wants a soggy sandwich. Most of the recipes for panini sandwiches include dryer ingredients. If you are planning on adding tomatoes, I would suggest adding them after the grilling process. Remember that the crispness of the panini is the key. However, you can still use wet ingredients just find ways on how to contain the excess juice or moisture and make sure to use thicker breads like focaccia. If you will be using wet ingredients, it is advisable to spread them out, thinly, throughout the sandwich.
-Keep round tops turned in. When you attempt to grill round-topped breads such as baguettes, you will see it can be quite challenging to keep them from rolling over and spilling out the ingredients of the panini. The best solution to this is turn round-topped breads inside out in order for the flat surfaces to make contact with the grill.
-Cut with a straight-edged knife. It is best to use a sharp, straight-edged knife, compared to a serrated one. This will make a smooth preparation to your finished panini.
-Plan a panini party. The ideal way to know if you have succeeded the panini test is to invite your friends and family over. Buy a wide selection of breads and fillings. Bring out your grill and let your guests make their own panini. You can give them some suggestions on recipes for panini sandwiches. This way, they can get ideas and maybe even share a few new recipes with you.
-Green veggies go last. Grill your panini first and then place the green leafy veggies, such as lettuce inside.
Hopefully, now you’ll be motivated and encouraged to go out and make your own grilled panini in your own home. If you still aren’t sure about what to put in panini, try purchasing a panini recipe book or surfing the net for great ideas.