Step 1

Preheat a panini press or grill pan on medium-high heat.

Step 2

Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil.

Step 3

On the other side of the bread, layer the mozzarella, tomato, and basil leaves, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Top with the remaining slices of bread, oil side up.

Step 5

Place the sandwich in the panini press or grill pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 6

Cut the sandwich in half and serve hot.