Homemade Panini Bread Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

Soft homemade Panini bread recipe, these buns are easy to make perfect for children’s parties filled with ham, salami or mini hamburgers.

[cmtoc_table_of_contents]

What is a Panini

Panini is commonly referred in English as a grilled sandwich, but in Italian Panino (panini for plural) is just a bread roll filled with cheese and/or ham, salami prosciutto. Whether it is grilled or not, it is not important for an Italian standpoint.

Panini is used for children afternoon snacks, quick lunch or as a buffet for children parties.

How can you use these Panini

The dough is so versatile that I use it to make several other party food, and guests wouldn’t know I spent very little time making all the goodies.

The summer in the French Riviera is always very busy. Friends are coming to the region for their holidays and as the coast becomes very busy, it is easier to invite them to the villa, especially if they have children.

But when the children come out of the pool, they immediately start asking for something to eat.

Therefore I had better have something prepared as children’s appetite intensify through their swimming activities.

Making Panini Dough

The dough for the panini bread recipe is very easy to make if you have a bread machine.

Before my morning coffee, I put the ingredients to make the dough in the bread machine. In 1.5 hours I have the dough ready to make whatever I want.

If you don’t have a bread machine see: How to make brioche, or bread rolls’ dough without a bread machine

I use the Kenwood bread machine and on this link, you can find out more information on why I like this bread machine.

Making the buns

1. Cut the dough in half, and cut each part in half again until you reach the size and number of buns you want.
2. Roll them and lay them in a baking pan covered with parchment paper
3. Brush them with egg-wash made of egg and milk
4. Let them the rest for 30 minutes, they will become nicely round shaped
5. If you want to make hamburger buns cut the dough in 6 parts and follow directions as above.

Tips for making the best panini

• To make sure they are all the same size cut the dough in half, and cut each part in half again until you reach the size and number of buns you want.
• If you are making Panini, the rolls should fit inside the palm of your hand, as they have to rest for another 30 minutes they will double in size.
• It does not matter if they do not look perfect, they will automatically develop into nice, round and smooth buns once they have levitated.

If you are making these Panini, leave your comment below I would like to hear from you. You can find more delicious ideas if you FOLLOW ME on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

5 from 5 votes

Homemade panini

This recipe uses the Kenwood bread machine.If you don't have a bread machine see: How to make brioche, or bread rolls’ dough without a bread machine. #youguardianchef #bread #italianfood

Prep Time3 hrs

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time5 hrs 30 mins

Course: Bread

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: milk bread, rolls, Sandwich

Servings: 6 Rolls

Calories: 357kcal

Author: Laura Tobin

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 1 egg
• 3 cup flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 pkg bread Yeast

US Customary - Metric

Love this recipe?Follow @Yourguardianchef on Pinterest

Instructions

• Load the ingredients into the machine and set the program for fresh dough (number 10 for Kenwood). The dough will be ready in 1.5 hours.IMPORTANT: in the bread machine the ingredients should be placed in the exact order as listed above, liquids first.
• Before you take out the dough from the bread machine basket, make sure you have sprinkled the surfaced of the board with plenty of flour. The dough will be sticky so you need to coat it with flour immediately to stop it from sticking to your hands.

If you don't have a bread machine

• To activate the yeast mix the Dry Active Yeast with ¼ cup of the water needed for the recipe. The water should be lukewarm. Add ½ tsp of sugar, and let it rest until it becomes foamy.
• In the meantime, strain the flour along with the sugar and the salt into a bowl, ensuring they are completely mixed. Make a ‘well’ in the centre of the flour mix.
• Combine all the wet ingredients together: milk, butter, eggs and the frosty yeast. Slowly pour them in the ‘well’ of the flour and mix it with the wet ingredients gradually, using your fingers.
• Once they are thoroughly mixed, you can either continue mixing the flour with your hands, or put it into an electric mixer with a dough hook. Mix it until the dough becomes a ball that comes away easily from the side of the bowl.
• Take the dough out of the bowl and knead it on a flat surface. Shape it into a smooth ball and place it into an oiled bowl covered with a wet towel to rest. Let it rise for 2 hours.

Making the Buns

• Once the dough is ready, you can start making the buns. To make sure they are all the same size cut the dough in half, and cut each part in half again until you reach the size and number of buns you want.
• If you are making Panini, the rolls should fit inside the palm of your hand, as they have to rest for another 30 minutes they will double in size. It does not matter if they do not look perfect, they will automatically develop into nice, round and smooth buns once they have levitated.
• If you want a shine look, brush them with an egg wash (1 egg and some milk).
• If you are making Hamburger Buns cut the dough in 6 equal pieces to make 6 nice large buns.
• Once the Buns have rested for 30 minutes, you can cook them in a hot oven at 350 F - 180C for 20 minutes.

Liked this video?Check out My YouTube Channel!

Notes

Tips for making the best panini

• To make sure they are all the same size cut the dough in half, and cut each part in half again until you reach the size and number of buns you want.
• If you are making Panini, the rolls should fit inside the palm of your hand, as they have to rest for another 30 minutes they will double in size.
• It does not matter if they do not look perfect, they will automatically develop into nice, round and smooth buns once they have levitated.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Homemade panini

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 46mg 15%

Sodium 661mg 28%

Potassium 130mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 60g 20%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 13g

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 5.7%

Calcium 6.1%

Iron 16.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

GET NEW RECIPES SENT TO YOUR INBOXSign up to our newsletter Your Guardian Chef!

Other recipes using panini bread dough

There are so many things I can do using the same panini bread dough recipe:

Bread Rolls With Spinach And Sun-dried Tomatoes

These bread rolls with spinach, sundry tomatoes, and pine nuts are perfect for those days when you want to make something special with no effort. #yourguardianchef #breadrecipes #homemade #rolls

Check out this recipe

Brioche Sausage Rolls Recipe

 Usually, sausage rolls recipe call for puff pastry, while this recipe uses homemade brioche dough. The sweet dough nicely contrasts the saltiness of the sausages and a spicy mustard adds a little kick to each bite #yourguardianchef #rolls #sausage

Check out this recipe

Pizza Campofranco

This recipe uses the Kenwood bread machine. If you don't have a bread machine see: How to make brioche, or bread rolls’ dough without a bread machine #yourguardianchef #picnic #pizza #italianrecipe

Check out this recipe

•  big buns and use them for hamburgers served with cheese and red onion relish.

• I use this same dough to make Brioche Sausage Rolls.

Sausage rolls are usually made with puff pastry, while these rolls are sweet, soft with a spicy bite from the mustard. They are easy to make and perfect for picnics, buffet or children’s parties.