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Panini

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Hara2b

Panini

What recipe would I use for making panini?

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Ria

I just got a great panini cookbook yesterday (200 Best Panini Recipes by Tiffany Collins) and the various recipes call for sourdough, focaccia, ciabatta, various rolls, etc. I think ciabatta is probably more traditional, but I'm just guessing. I've used sourdough and whole wheat with great success.

Ria

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davidg618

is focaccia over all others, in part because its crumb is usually more closed than ciabatta, and more open than traditional sandwich loaves. I often bake it with herbs, or rehydrated sun-dried tomatos incorporated into the dough, not merely as topping.

David G