Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich

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Ingredients:

  • 1 large round Italian bread loaf (about 10 inches in diameter)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 lb thinly sliced turkey ham
  • 1/4 lb thinly sliced beef salami
  • 1/4 lb thinly sliced mortadella
  • 1/4 lb sliced provolone cheese
  • 1/4 lb sliced mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup olive salad (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (optional)

    Instructions:

  • Preparation:
    1. Prepare the Bread: Cut the bread loaf in half horizontally to create top and bottom halves.
    2. Make the Olive Oil Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, oregano, and basil.
    3. Brush the Bread: Generously brush the olive oil mixture on both cut sides of the bread.
    4. Layer the Ingredients: On the bottom half of the bread, layer the ingredients in this order: turkey ham, beef salami, mortadella, provolone, and mozzarella.
    5. Add Olive Salad and Peppers: Spread the olive salad evenly over the cheese layer. If using, add pepperoncini peppers on top.
    6. Assemble the Sandwich: Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich and press down gently.
    7. Wrap and Press: Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap. Place a heavy weight (like a cast-iron skillet) on top of the wrapped sandwich and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. This helps compress the sandwich and allows flavors to meld.
    8. Serve: Before serving, unwrap the sandwich and cut it into wedges.

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