Breakfast Panini

Serves: 3

Zoie Ernser

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

44

Spice

40

Sweetness

43

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Sugar

1 cup

Water

3 tbsps

Brandy

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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For the pancetta: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F

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Spray 2 baking sheets with vegetable oil cooking spray

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Arrange the pancetta in a single layer on each baking sheet

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Bake until golden and crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes

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For the jam: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, figs, and brandy (or apple juice) over medium heat

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Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved

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Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly, about 10 minutes

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Pour into a food processor and add the hazelnuts

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Blend until smooth and thick

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Preheat a panini press

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Spread the bottom half of each roll with the jam

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Place 4 slices of cooked pancetta on top and add 2 slices of cheese

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Place the top half of the roll on top of the cheese

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Grill in a panini maker until the bread is toasted and the cheese has melted, 4 to 5 minutes

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Cool slightly and serve

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Cook's Notes: -To toast the hazelnuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet

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Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly toasted

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Cool completely before using

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- For easier slicing, freeze the cheese for 15 minutes