Hamilton Beach 25450 Use And Care - Page 6

840111000 Ev02.qxd 4/2/03 11:55 AM Page 6 Recipes NOTE: The panini press is not intended for cooking raw meats. What is panini? Panini sandwiches are an Italian classic. These grilled stuffed sandwiches offer unlimited possibilities, both as a lunch time treat and anytime. Popular Bread Types Bread sizes and shapes vary by bakery and region. It may be necessary to adapt sandwich press recipes to fit the number of bread slices that can be cooked at one time. Baguette A crisp-crusted French bread formed in a long, narrow loaf, typically about 3 inches wide and 15 inches long. French Bread A light, crusty, yeast bread made with water. French bread is available in many different shapes. Italian Bread A bread that is similar to French bread, but the loaves are typically shorter and plumper. Sourdough Bread A bread with a slightly sour, tangy flavor from the leavening that has a special yeast starter. Turkey Club 8 1⁄2″ thick slices Italian bread 1⁄4 lb. deli turkey slices, divided into 4 servings 1⁄2 cup BBQ sauce 8 slices tomato 8 bacon strips, cooked 4 slices cheddar cheese 1⁄2 cup sautéed onions (optional) Olive oil Preheat panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press. Place turkey, 2 slices of tomatoes, 2 strips of bacon, one piece of cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoon sautéed onions, and BBQ sauce on each slice of bread. Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread, olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until desired brownness. Makes 4 sandwiches. 6