what is a panini

A panini is a type of sandwich made with Italian bread, usually served warm after grilling or toasting). The bread used for a panini can include ciabatta, michetta, focaccia, or baguette, and 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). The filling can also include vegetables such as spinach, roasted red peppers, basil, olives, tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and oregano. Paninis can be made with any type of meat or veggie, and there are no established rules when it comes to how to fill a panini. The sandwich is usually grilled or toasted using a panini press or grill, which gives the bread indentation and creates a visually appealing and palate-pleasing effect. The singular form of the word in Italian is panino, which refers to a stuffed-bread sandwich, but in English-speaking countries, panini is widely used as the singular form, with the plural form panini or paninis).