Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Panini

• 2 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and sliced
• 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 12 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf
• 18 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 8 slices cut from a loaf country bread

1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium.
2. Divide plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, salt and pepper evenly among four bread slices.
3. Top with remaining 4 slices of bread.
4. Place 2 panini on hot grill grate.
5. Place a heavy skillet with a heatproof handle (preferably a cast iron one) on top and press down.
6. If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can substitute a clean brick, thoroughly wrapped in aluminum foil, on top of each panini.
7. Cook 3-4 minutes, or until bread is toasted and browned, then turn over and cook 3-4 minutes on the other side.
8. Repeat with remaining 2 panini.
9. Cut in halves to serve.

tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil leaf, salt, ground black pepper, country bread

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mozzarella-tomato-basil-panini-379939 (may not work)