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Panini Bread

This homemade panini bread recipe is made in a stand mixer and is easy to make like pizza dough. The bread makes excellent panini sandwiches.
Course Sandwich
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lukewarm water (between 100 - 110 degrees F)
  • 1 packet yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  • Dissolve the yeast in the warm water for about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, salt and sugar.
  • Add the flour mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook.
  • Turn the mixer on low and pour the water and yeast mixture into the dough. Then, add in the melted butter.
  • Keep the dough mixing and kneading with the dough hook for about 10 minutes, until a cohesive dough forms.
  • Stop the mixer. Transfer the dough to the counter and form into a ball.
  • Oil a clean bowl with olive oil and add the dough ball, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and allow to rise until the dough is doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
  • Punch down the dough and transfer to a cutting board. Cut the dough into eight equal pieces using a sharp knife.
  • Form the eight pieces into balls. Cover with a clean towel and allow the balls of dough to rest for 20 minutes.
  • Line two sheet pans with parchment paper. Stretch each ball of dough into oval-shaped rounds, about 1/2-inch thick. Cover the pans with clean towels and allow to rise for an additional 30 - 60 minutes.
  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F, with the racks in the upper and lower third parts of the oven.
  • Bake the panini breads for 10-12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through.
  • Allow the bread to cool before slicing and building your sandwiches.
  • The breads will keep in an air-tight container or zippered bag for up to 3 days. Or freeze for up to one month.