Mozzarella, Pancetta & Basil Toastie
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Step 1: Cook the pancetta until crispy then set aside on kitchen paper to drain.
Step 2: Slice the mozzarella into one centimetre discs and marinate for a few minutes with the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 3: Flatten the slices of bread using a rolling pin, trim off the crusts and then butter each slice thinly. Place two of the slices, butter side down on top of a chopping board and divide the marinated mozzarella between them. Add the torn basil leaves, salt to taste and the crispy pancetta. Top with the other slice of bread – butter side facing up and gently fry the sandwiches in a heavy based frying pan over a moderate heat until they are golden on both sides. Remove and slice into three fingers and serve.
Ingredients
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8 slices pancetta
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100g mozzarella
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1/2 tspn lemon zest
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1 squeeze lemon juice
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To taste sea salt and pepper
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4 slices day old white bread
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To taste unsalted butter