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Panini Bread

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Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 1/20/22Updated: 2/9/23

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Making Panini Bread at home is much easier than you think, especially if you let a bread machine do most of the work for you. This recipe is absolutely delicious. It’s soft, fluffy inside will be a perfect home for any panini sandwich you want to make. It’s got a hint of sweetness and is so good that it could serve as a dinner roll.

homemade panini bread stacked up

I use my bread machine to make so much more than just bread. In fact, one of our most popular recipes is for our Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls! We also recently updated our Whole Wheat Pita Bread that is made in the bread machine.

So when I got the itch to make some homemade panini bread, I knew my bread machine could do the trick.

They were really easy to make and turned out absolutely delicious! These flat rolls had a hint of sweetness and a lighter texture than normal bread.

What is a Panini Anyway?

A panini or panino (meaning “bread roll”) is a sandwich made with Italian bread usually served warmed by grilling or toasting.

This recipe is specifically for making panini bread at home, but we recommend using it for some of our most popular recipes like Turkey Pesto Paninis or our Cuban Paninis.

homemade panini bread split open

What Type of Bread Machine Do You Use?

The bread machine I use and recommend is the Oster Express Breadmaker / 2 pound capacity.

It’s worth noting that this model does not have a yeast dispenser. Because of this, I have found that Quick Rise Yeast works best when using this bread machine. I primarily use it for making dough for recipes but it’s worked great for other types of bread recipes as well.

I’ve had this exact one for 4 years now and use it regularly. It’s been great!

Polly Conner with a bread machine

How to Make Panini Bread

Step 1: Make the Dough

As mentioned above, I let my bread machine do the hard work of making the dough for me. I love dumping in my ingredients, walking away, and coming back to fluffy dough ready to play with.

If the dough comes out a bit sticky, be sure to add a lot of flour to your surface before dumping it out. I also sprinkled additional flour on the top of the dough mound so I could work with it more easily.

Dough for panini bread

Step 2: Roll Out and Cut the Dough

Using a rolling pin, gently roll out the panini dough into the shape of a rectangle or as close as you can get it.

Use your hands to shape it more, if you need to.

If you want your panini bread to come out square-shaped, you would cut the dough into squares. I wanted rectangles so I could make a big ‘ol sandwich that I could slice in half.

Panini bread rolled out and sliced up

Step 3: Let It Rise

Once you’ve formed the pieces into the shape you want, cover the dough with a lightweight dish rag and let it rise for about 45 minutes. I’ve found that they need a little extra time in colder weather. The warmer it is, the faster they will rise!

Preheat your oven during this step.

Panini bread dough rising

Step 4: Bake Your Panini Bread

Place the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the dough with a little melted butter and then bake for 12-14 minutes.

Congratulations! You’ve just made your own Panini Bread!

Panini bread on a cutting board

Can I Freeze Panini Bread?

You bet! Just like many household staples that you can freeze (tortillas, green onions, shredded cheese, muffins, etc.) paninis work well to freeze and thaw.

Simply place in an airtight container, minimizing as much air exposure as possible. Let thaw on the counter for about 30 minutes before using!

Baked panini bread

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★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews

Panini Bread

Panini Sandwich Bread that is homemade press-worthy perfection!

Yield: 8–10 panini rolls 1x
Prep: 20 minutesCook: 14 minutesTotal: 34 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups milk, slightly warmed
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons quick rise yeast

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Instructions

  1. Place the ingredients in the bread machine in this exact order and don’t stir: milk, beaten egg, 2 tablespoons butter, sugar, salt, flour, and quick rise yeast.
  2. Select dough setting. (Mine takes 90 minutes.)
  3. When cycle is complete, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll it out into the shape of a rectangle. Use lots of flour to prevent sticking. Cut the dough into 8-10 rectangle-shaped pieces.
  4. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the microwave and brush the paninis with it.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes.

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Cuisine: American Method: Baked

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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  1. AvatarAnna says

    Posted on 2/4/22 at 2:41 am

    I made these for the first time today & they are amazing! The easiest bread roll I’ve ever made & they taste like something I’d pay a lot of money for at a bakery. They’re light and fluffy, awesome fresh & also toasted. Perfect texture for kids. I’ll definitely make these regularly. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 2/4/22 at 11:01 am

      Wonderful to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!

      Reply
    • AvatarJames says

      Posted on 1/18/23 at 1:52 pm

      Just started this recipe, but I’m not sure if I should set it to 1 lb 1 and 1/2 lb or 2 lb on my bread machine. I went with 2 lb because why not. I will report back once I am finished. Thank you

      ★★★★★

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      • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

        Posted on 1/19/23 at 11:29 am

        Hi James. We’d love to hear how the bread turned out for you.

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  2. AvatarCecilia says

    Posted on 3/16/18 at 9:21 pm

    Hi. It’s my first time making bread and I don’t have a bread maker. Can I know how to make this bread without a bread machine?
    Thanks

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    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 3/20/18 at 5:24 pm

      I’m so sorry but we haven’t testing this one without a bread machine. But definitely check out the Homemade Wheat Sandwich Bread recipe on our site. It’s my absolute favorite.

      Reply
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