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Mozzarella Panini

Mozzarella Panini

From Gourmet magazine

Mozzarella Panini

Ingredients

  1. 12 slices firm white sandwich bread
    1/4 cup drained bottled capers, chopped
    6 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, at room temperature
    1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    2 large eggs
    2 tablespoons milk
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. Divide capers among 12 bread slices and spread evenly.
  2. Divide mozzarella among 6 slices and sprinkle with pepper to taste. Make into 6 sandwiches, then cut off and discard crusts to form 3-inch squares.
  3. Coat sandwiches with flour, knocking off excess.
  4. Beat together eggs, milk, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in another small shallow bowl.
  5. Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides.
  6. Meanwhile, coat 3 sandwiches, 1 at a time, with egg mixture. Fry, turning over once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes, then drain on paper towels. Coat and fry remaining 3 sandwiches in same manner.
  7. Cut sandwiches into quarters and serve immediately.

Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres.

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