Panini (sandwich)
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A panini (/pəˈniːniː/; nowadays less commonly called panino, Italian: [pa'niːno])[1][2][3] is a sandwich made with Italian bread (such as ciabatta and michetta), usually served warm after grilling or toasting.
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Alternative names | Panino imbottito or panino ripieno (lit. 'stuffed panino') |
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Type | Sandwich |
Place of origin | Italy |
Serving temperature | Warm or room temperature |
Main ingredients | Bread (not sliced bread), filling (meat, cheese, vegetables) |
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In many English-speaking countries, the name panini is given to a grilled sandwich made using various breads, including baguette, ciabatta, focaccia, and michetta. The bread is cut horizontally and filled with deli ingredients such as cheese, ham, mortadella, salami, or other food, and often served warm after having been pressed by a warming grill.