Italian bread
Description
This appetizer is quick and easy to prepare. Provolone is a cheese made from cow's milk with a distinctive, slightly sweet flavor. This is the cheese used to make the original Italian appetizer. Today I will share the recipe with you. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. For Italian “Provolone” bread, you can use any loaf of bread. I’m using white bread, but you can also use rye or whole-grain bread with bran.
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Step 2
Cut the mushrooms into small pieces of various sizes and fry them in a small amount of vegetable oil until done.
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Step 3
Cut the bread lengthwise and crosswise, as shown in the photo, but don't cut all the way through.
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Step 4
Insert the mushrooms into the slits. Try to distribute them as evenly as possible.
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Step 5
Place grated cheese on top of the mushrooms, trying to tuck it into the slits.
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Step 6
Melt the butter in a double boiler or in the microwave, add finely chopped onion and poppy seeds. Mix well.
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Step 7
Pour the resulting mixture over the bread. The butter will soak into the bread inside and out, making it soft and moist.
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Step 8
Wrap the bread in foil and bake for 15 minutes, then unwrap the foil and leave the bread in the oven for another couple of minutes. Italian appetizer bread is ready! Enjoy!