Hamilton Beach 25450 User Manual 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
panini 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 (8 cm) wide and 15 inches (38 cm) 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
8.5-in. (22-cm) thick slices Italian bread
1/4 lb. (115 g) deli turkey slices,
divided into 4 servings
1/2 cup (125 ml) BBQ sauce
8 slices tomato
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 tablespoons (30 ml)
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
8 bacon strips, cooked
4 slices cheddar cheese
1/2 cup (125 ml) sautéed onions (optional)
Olive oil