Semolina Panini Buns
April 5th, 2008 by chuck
These Semolina Panini buns are the type of buns you would find in many bakeries in Southern Italy. Semolina is one of my favorite ingredients to add when making bread. I really enjoy the unique flavor that it brings.
Semolina is a grainy, hard durum wheat that has not yet been ground into flour. So, it has a granular look to it; frequently used to make pasta when ground. The flavor is really good and creates a wonderful texture to these buns and a crunch when you bite into them. After baking, the buns are still on the pale side but, when you place them into a Panini Press the grill marks on top really show up. Looks delicious.
I had to try out these buns in my new Panini Press that my wife bought me for our 21st Wedding Anniversary. I split the buns in half and smothered each slice in Boursin cheese with herbs. Boursin cheese spreads a lot like cream cheese does, but, it has a slightly thicker texture to it and an amazing flavor. Then, I spread a tiny amount of mayo on top, the mayo added a little sweetness to the sandwich. Next, you add about 6-7 large succulent shrimps on top, Mmmm, is your mouth starting to water yet. Now, slices of rich creamy avocado are added and placed on top of the shrimp. Then, top it off with a few leaves of crisp butter lettuce. Now, place the top of the bun back on and brush a little olive oil on the top and bottom of the sandwich. Place the sandwich into the Panini Press and you will get one of the most delicious sandwiches you have ever tasted.
When you bite into this sandwich you get an incredible crunch from the toasted Panini. Then, a burst of flavor comes from the warmed melted Boursin cheese and avocado, that is simply to die for. As you continue to bite down you reach the coolness of the succulent shrimp and the slight tangy sweetness of the mayo and at that moment your in heaven!!! Simple … yet amazingly delicious.
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WOW- those look completely luscious. I’ve been thinking about getting a panini press.
I’ve not yet worked with Semolina.
I was thinking about picking up a new bread baking cookbook. Any suggestions for a newbie?
Hi Lori,
A really good bread book would be ” Dough Simple Contemporary Bread ” by Richard Bertinet
I think it’s perfect for a beginner. It also comes with a 30 minute DVD to teach you some simple techniques. The book teaches you 5 basic doughs and over 50 breads to make from those 5 doughs.
i need to tell you that your description of a bite in progress is incredible. if your intention was to make my mouth water, you have succeeded.
Hi Chuck, your website is awesome!! Nice pics and recipes! Glad I got to check it out!
Your buns are beautiful!
Those semolina panini buns look a lot like those we make in Algeria. I don’t know how to make though so I am glad I found this recipe, which I am going to print right this second! “Print!”
Chuck!
I’m in love… with your blog! What a fantastic discovery! Thank you so much for stopping at my blog and leading me here.
I have a sorta strange relationship with bread, bare with me as I briefly explain. I am not really a lover of bread in that it is something I would eat daily etc but I absolutely LOVE MAKING BREAD, from the kneading, to the rising to the baking, there is nothing that gives so much pleasure in the kitchen as making bread and I am not talking about just the traditional kinds of breads, I mean the flat breads such as the roti(s) we make here in the Caribbean too. Equally important is that I love to make bread to share with friends and family. Gosh, listen to me going on and on.
I am so happy and excited to have found your place and I look forward to learning much from you.
I’ve made a note of that book you recommended to Lori and will definitely get myself a copy.
Thank you!
I’ve also added your blog to my blog roll and RSS feeds.
Bread making is my next venture – just haven’t even done it yet.
Heck yah my mouth is watering. It’s still an hour before dinner. The bread and the panini are looking amazing! I got my panini pan for my last birthday and love it. It weighs a ton, though. I’ve made pasta and bread with semolina and it’s interesting. The pasta was just too tough (my inexperience) and the bread was heavenly. We just ate it, though. Couldn’t wait for panini! Thanks for visiting my site.
chuck, the panini look amazing, perfect for sandwiches…they look delicious! your blog is fabulous & i love your pictures! thanks for visiting my site and for your sweet comment!
Oh my goodness! That is one fantastic looking sandwich!!! On my list to try for sure.
My word they look amazing sandwiches.
Loving your blog btw, it’s fantastic and I’ve added you to my blogroll.
Incredible! I love Semolina bread. Your blog is fantastic and the photos are A+.
Hi, I couldn`t find semolina so I used dark “cream of wheat” what we have here in Finland.
They came out great! I have done this now two times, my family loved these. Thank you for this fantastic blog.
Tyyne, thank you for sharing that. I never would of thought of using dark cream of wheat. Great idea!
sounds fantastic love ittttttttt
What a gorgeous sandwich! I need to get my act together and try making my own bread sometime soon.