Panini with mozzarella and olive tapenade

Ingredients:

Sandwiches

• 1 a loaf of handmade white bread, cut into thin slices, which are then cut into 8 cm squares.
• Olive tapenade, recipe included
• Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• Softened butter

Olive tapenade

• 3 anchovies
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 cup pitted olives, plus more if needed
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more if needed

Preparation:

1. Place the bread slices on a work surface. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of olive tapenade on half of the slices. Then top with a slice of mozzarella and the remaining bread.
   
   Brush sandwiches with butter on both sides and grill in batches in a panini press until browned on top and bottom.
2. Place on a serving platter and cover with foil to keep warm until serving.
   
   Olive tapenadePlace the anchovies, garlic, and thyme in a blender or food processor and puree. Add the olives and olive oil. Puree until smooth. If the mixture is too runny, add more pitted olives. If the tapenade is too thick, add more olive oil.