No-Fuss Potato Sourdough Panini – All Our Way

Don’t you think that every household should have a great no-fuss sourdough panini recipe?

You know the kind . . . .rolls that will stand up to burgers . . . . juicy pulled pork . . . .  or  tasty cold cuts . . . .

. . . .and also have enough heft to stand up to the numerous toppings and condiments we like to pile on.  

Potato Sourdough Panini

Well . . . . these no-fuss potato sourdough panini do just that and more! 

Have you ever taken a bite out of a burger or sandwich. . . .

. . . . chewed and swallowed . . .and by the time you pick up the roll for the second bite . . . .

. . . .you’ve discovered you can’t hold onto it because  the bread surrounding the meat has fallen apart?

Yeah! Frustrating isn’t it?

You end up eating everything with a knife and fork. . . . or{heaven forbid}  picking up everything with your fingers. 

This recipe for Potato Sourdough Panini won’t disappoint you.

The rolls combine the taste of a hearty white bread. . . . with a deep sourdough flavor. . . .

. . . .and a tender potato texture. 

This is a two day bread. . . . so plan ahead. 

 For the starter we begin by microwaving a 12 oz baking potato. . . . letting it cool . . . . then peeling and ricing it.

In a medium bowl we combine the water and the yeast. . . . then put the flour and the cooled potato in the bowl. . . .

. . . . mixing until everything is well combined. The starter will sit on the counter overnight. 

Potato Sourdough Panini Starter

On the second day we put the starter in the bowl of the stand mixer . . . . as well as the rest of the ingredients. 

We didn’t take blow by blow pictures of this recipe . . . . the rolls were made during a cooking marathon . . . .

getting ready for our family gathering.

In other words . . . . by the time I remembered {I am so embarrassed}  . . . .

. . . .the rolls were formed and ready to stick in the oven.

 But I’m sure that you’ll do great with just instructions! 

After we mixed the dough. . . . we covered and let it rise for about an hour, or until doubled in size.

We shaped the dough into 10 balls ( about 5 1/4 ounces each).

If you do this by weight you may end up with 11 balls. . . .

. . . . this isn’t a Swiss watch so it’s no big deal. 

 We flattened the dough down with the palm of our hand until the panini measured 4 inches across. 

The rolls went on a baking sheet to rise. Once they were puffy we sprinkled the tops with flour. . . .

. . . . then scored the panini twice with a sharp knife. 

Potato Sourdough Panini Baked and Ready to Cool

We baked for 15 to 20 minutes. . . . until the top and bottom of the sourdough panini were a golden brown.

The panini are really easy to make . . . . we actually only have 30 minutes of work in the panini. 

Psst! We have a starter going on now to make more panini tomorrow!

Potato Sourdough Panini

2014-08-27 19:52:49

Yields 10

A recipe that combines a hearty white bread with a delicious sourdough flavor and a tender potato texture.

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For the Starter

1. 12-ounce baking potato
2. 1 1/2 cups water
3. 1 teaspoon instant yeast
4. 1 cup all-purpose flour

For the Rolls

1. 1/2 cup milk
2. 1 egg
3. 2 tablespoons sugar
4. 1 tablespoon salt
5. 4 to 4 1/2 cups bread flour

To prepare the starter

1. Microwave the potato on high for five minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then peel the potato. Put the potato through a ricer or use a fork to mash the potato.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the water and the yeast.
3. Add the flour and the cooled potato, mixing them together until they are well combined.
4. Loosely cover the bowl and allow to sit unrefrigerated for at least eight hours and up to 24 hours.

Ready to Proceed

1. In a large bowl of a stand mixer, combine the starter and all of the panini ingredients.
2. Mix on low speed or with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together. The dough should be very soft and slightly sticky.
3. If needed, add a little more flour. Knead for 5 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Cover and let rise for one hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Heat the oven to 350 F.
6. Shape the dough into 10 balls ( about 5 1/4 ounces each).
7. Flatten each panini with the palm of your hand until they measure about 4 inches across.
8. Place the panini on a baking sheet, cover with a cloth and let rise until puffy, about 45 minutes.
9. Sprinkle the tops of the panini lightly with flour.
10. With a sharp knife, score two lines in the top of each.
11. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown on the top and bottom.
12. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

1. Be sure to keep the dough sticky -- you don't want to add too much flour.

By Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

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