Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough or ciabatta bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 large tomato thinly sliced
- A handful of fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your panini press to medium heat. Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil.
- Place the slices, oiled side down, on a clean work surface.
- On the un-oiled side of each slice, layer the fresh mozzarella slices, tomato slices, and basil leaves. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and season lightly with salt and pepper. Top with the second bread slice, ensuring the oiled side is facing outward.
- Place the sandwich in the preheated panini press, and grill for 5 to 7 minutes until the bread is golden and the cheese is just starting to melt.
- Remove the panini from the press. Let it cool briefly, slice it in half, and serve warm.