Muffaletta

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Muffaletta

A Sicilian specialty perfect for picnics.

Wine to try
2007 McHenry Hohnen Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, A$20
A fresh breezy wine is ideal for this dish and what better than a clean bright Margaret River semillon sauvignon blanc. The McHenry Hohnen may not be familiar but the name David Hohnen is synonymous with this classic blend. Indeed, under his long-time Cape Mentelle label, Hohnen pioneered these blends to mirror the whites of the Bordeaux region of France. The spicy addition of salami and the extra spike of vinegar from the pickled vegetables would challenge a vin ordinaire semillon sauvignon blanc. However, David Hohnen is no ordinary bloke, and he and his wine-making daughter, Freya, look to build depth, character and complexity into their semillon sauvignon blanc while still retaining the vibrant intent of the style.

This recipe appeared in the February/March 2009 issue of Gourmet Traveller WINE.

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Muffaletta

Serves 8

Round loaf	of white bread
For brushing:	olive oil
8 slices	Mortadella
12 slices	salami
12 slices	prosciutto or ham
8 slices	Emmentaler cheese
6 slices	Provolone cheese
Pickled vegetables
1	green capsicum, diced
1	red capsicum, diced
2 sticks	celery, chopped
4	marinated artichokes, quartered
200g	mixed olives, sliced
3 tbsp	olive oil
100ml	white wine vinegar
1	garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp	dried oregano

For pickled vegetables, combine capsicums, celery, artichokes and olives in a bowl. Add oil, vinegar, garlic and oregano to a saucepan and bring to the boil. Pour over vegetables, season then refrigerate overnight if possible.

To make muffaletta, slice loaf horizontally, remove some bread from the top portion and cover the base with half the pickled vegetables. Brush the rest of the bread with oil until saturated. Add layers of Mortadella, salami, prosciutto, Emmentaler and Provolone. Top with remaining pickled vegetables and cover with the other half of the bread. Allow to sit for 30 minutes. Serve hot (warmed in an oven until cheese starts to melt) or cold in slices.