Ingredients
- 200 grams buffalo mozzarella or bocconcini, cut into 1cm thick slices
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling (optional)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8 slices pancetta, cut into strips
- 4 slices day-old white bread, crusts trimmed & removed
- 50 grams butter, unsalted, softened
- 4-6 basil leaves, torn
How to Make
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Step 1: Marinate the cheese with the lemon zest and juice, a splash of olive oil and a little salt and pepper marinating for 1 hour.
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Step 2: Cook the pancetta in a dry frying pan over medium heat until crisp & then set aside to drain on paper towel.
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Step 3: Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin & then butter each slice sparingly.
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Step 4: Place 2 of the slices, buttered-sides down, onto a chopping board and divide the marinated mozzarella between them; add the torn basil & season with salt to taste and crumble on the crisp pancetta then top with remaining slices of bread, buttered sides up, then gently fry in a heavy-based frying pan over medium heat until golden on both sides. Use your fingers to put any pieces that fall out back in; these are very generous sandwiches.
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Step 5: Remove the toasted sandwiches from the pan and serve.
Tips & Variations
- Fry Pan
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