What ingredients do you need to make a panini?

To make a basic panini, you will need the following ingredients:

Bread:

- A long loaf of bread, such as ciabatta, Italian bread, or sourdough bread.

- You can also use any bread you like, such as whole-wheat bread, multi-grain bread, or even focaccia bread.

Filling:

- Any combination of your favorite deli meats, cheeses, vegetables, or spreads.

- Some common choices include ham, turkey, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, provolone cheese, tomato slices, lettuce, roasted red peppers, and pesto sauce.

Butter or olive oil:

- To brush on the outside of the bread before grilling.

Additional ingredients:

- Such as salt, pepper, herbs, or condiments, to taste.

Optional:

- A panini press or grill to cook the sandwich. You can also cook a panini in a skillet or griddle.

Note that the ingredients listed above are just a starting point, and you can customize your panini with any combination of fillings that you like.