Description
This Panuozzo sandwich recipe features homemade bread dough rolled into baguette sticks, baked until golden and puffed, then filled with layers of fresh tomato, cooked ham, and seasoned mozzarella, finished with pesto and optional rocket for a delicious Italian-style sandwich.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 300g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting
- 3g fast-action dried yeast (about half a sachet)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Large pinch of salt
- 175ml warm water
Filling Ingredients
- 1 tomato, halved and sliced
- 4 slices cooked ham
- 150g mozzarella ball, sliced and seasoned
- Small handful of rocket (optional)
- 6 tbsp pesto
- 1 tbsp olive oil (to mix with pesto)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and a large pinch of salt. Make a well in the center and add warm water and olive oil. Stir together with a wooden spoon until a soft, fairly wet dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Divide the dough into four balls and place them spaced apart on a floured tray. Cover with a tea towel and let them rise for 40 minutes to 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Tray: Heat the oven to 240°C (220°C fan/gas mark 8) and place a baking tray inside to heat up.
- Shape and Bake Loaves: Roll each dough ball into a long baguette stick about 22-25 cm long. Place the sticks on the hot baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes until puffed up and golden. Remove and leave to cool. These can be made a few hours ahead.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Slice each bread roll lengthwise down one side. Layer in the sliced tomato, cooked ham, seasoned mozzarella, and rocket if using.
- Add Pesto Drizzle and Serve: Mix the pesto with olive oil, drizzle over the sandwich filling, then halve and serve immediately.
Notes
- The dough can be made a few hours ahead and baked when ready.
- Rocket is optional but adds a fresh peppery flavor to the sandwich.
- Use good quality pesto or homemade pesto for best flavor.
- Season the mozzarella with salt and pepper if desired before assembling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Panuozzo, Italian sandwich, homemade bread, mozzarella sandwich, pesto sandwich
