The Mortadella Hero
½ lb of thinly sliced Mortadella
1 loaf of crusty Italian Bread
Slice the Italian bread horizontally and remove most of the doughy-spongy inside. Gently fold the Mortadella slices and layer the loaf of bread. Repeat the layering until you have several fluffy layers, and all the Mortadella is gone. Cut into sections. End of recipe. That’s it. You have just made one of the simplest and tastiest heros imaginable to mankind.
Larry’s tips: With only two ingredients, it’s imperative that they are of the highest quality. I favor the imported Italian brands of Mortadella, which can be found in many specialty shops. I also like the Mortadella to sit out at room temperature for about 30 minutes. The bread has to be freshly baked, crusty on the outside, and light and spongy on the inside. Try to avoid the bread that sits in the perforated plastic bags with a long shelf-life.