Best The French Picnic Baguette Pan Bagnat Recipes
THE FRENCH PICNIC BAGUETTE - PAN BAGNAT
This delightful sandwich from Nice, in the South of France, started out as a Salade Niçoise in which stale bread was crumbled about an hour before it was served. The name literally means "bathed bread" - alluding to the spreading of olive oil on the bread and the softening of the inside of the bread after the filling has been added. It can be made with varying ingredients and various amounts but the basics are listed below, feel free to adapt it to your own preferences. I make these the night before we plan to go on a picnic; I then wrap a piece of greaseproof/brown paper around each roll or baguette sandwich, and tie them with kitchen string - it keeps them all together and looks very "French Rustic"! (It also helps to hold the sandwich together whilst eating them!) A French classic which is essential on the picnic menu.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time P5DT10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut the baguette into even size portions.
- Then cut the baguette pieces or bread rolls in half lengthways, and scoop out some of the bread filling. (You use this for a gratin-type affair later in the week or for breadcrumbs).
- Rub the garlic over the inside of both halves, drizzle with a generous amount of olive oil and season well.
- In one hollowed-out half, pack in the egg slices, tuna, tomatoes, anchovies, olives, chopped red onion and lettuce leaves.
- Drizzle with more oil, and a little white-wine vinegar.
- Put the other half of the baguette or bread roll on top, wrap snugly in tinfoil and place on a flat surface. Lay some big books on top to weigh it down. (I use a Larousse Gastronomique!).
- Leave for an hour or two. Then remove the tinfoil and wrap a band of greaseproof or brown paper around the middle of each portion, and tie tightly with kitchen string.
- These can then be stored overnight in a covered container until next day. (This is not necessary - but can be handy to avoid all the fuss next day!).
- Take them on your picnic with wine, fruit and good company!
- Sublime!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.3, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 125, Sodium 752.5, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 26.7
PAN BAGNAT (PRESSED FRENCH TUNA SANDWICH)
I'm gonna show you how to make the world's most famous tuna sandwich, which is really the world's most famous tuna salad, the Niçoise, stuffed and pressed inside a whole loaf of bread. According to people who consider things, this is considered the ultimate picnic sandwich, since it has to be made ahead, and the longer it sits in its own juices, the better.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 8h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Stir garlic into the olive oil and set aside.
- Partially hollow out the bread by pulling out about 50% of the insides. Brush the bread very generously with the garlic olive oil, reserving about 1 tablespoon for later use.
- Begin building the sandwich by placing a layer of sliced tomatoes on the bottom half, covering it completely. Season with salt and pepper. Top with sliced onion, olives, and banana peppers.
- Crumble the tuna over the top, pressing down slightly so it stays in place. Be sure to go as close to the edges as possible. Top with anchovy filets, capers, sliced eggs, and basil leaves. Top with another layer of tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinegar and reserved garlic olive oil.
- Place the top half of the loaf on and press firmly to compress the ingredients. Wrap in several layers of plastic wrap, then with aluminum foil, ending with seams at the top.
- Place into a large pan and place a sheet pan over the top. Weigh down with heavy cans, pots, a cast iron pan, or a cutting board, to press the sandwich as evenly as possible.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or up to overnight, turning halfway through if possible. Unwrap, slice, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 105.2 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1286.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
PAN BAGNAT
I love making this for a picnic tea. Pressing the sandwich allows the bread to become saturated with the flavours of the ingredients.
Provided by Missy Wombat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- slice the bread in half lengthwise, nearly all the way through.
- Carefully open the loaf and spread the garlic on one of the cut sides.
- Drizzle the olive oil on both sides.
- Layer the tomato, cucumber, onion and olives and any of the optional ingredients on one half of the bread.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Close the loaf and wrap in tightly in plastic wrap or aluminium foil.
- Weight the full length of the Pan Bagnat with a heavy book[or several] for 1-3 hours.
- Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1068.2, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 111.4, Sodium 2027.4, Carbohydrate 160.9, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 11.2, Protein 41.6
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