smidkiff0907's Notes:
1 Loaf of Artisan or Chibata Bread Ask a question about this ingredient
2 Ripe Tomatos Ask a question about this ingredient
1 Mozzarella Ball (2 if they are small) Ask a question about this ingredient
4-6 tablespoons Pesto Ask a question about this ingredient
4-8 Fresh Roasted Garlic Cloves Ask a question about this ingredient
Cut the bread into sandwich size pieces about 2-3" long, then slice them in half so you have a top and bottom
Ask a question about this stepWash & Slice your tomato
Ask a question about this stepSlice the Mozzarella
Ask a question about this stepSpread 2-3 of the roasted garlic cloves on one side of the bread
Ask a question about this stepSpread Pesto on the other side of the bread
Ask a question about this stepOn the bottom slice of the bread, layer 2-3 slices of tomato on the bread and sprinkle with salt & pepper lightly.
Ask a question about this stepplace some fresh basil leaves on top of the tomato
Ask a question about this steplayer the mozzarella cheese on top of the basil & tomato
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Ask a question about this stepPut the top layer of bread on the sandwich
Ask a question about this stepPreheat a Panini Maker to the medium setting
Ask a question about this stepOnce ready carefully place the sandwich on the panini maker and close the lid
Ask a question about this stepCook the sandwich until the cheese starts to melt or the bread is done to you liking.
Ask a question about this stepRemove the sandwich from the maker, slice and enjoy!
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Kim is a pastry chef & author of the award-winning whole grain baking book Good to the Grain.
