Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich

Ingredients :

• 1 large round Italian bread loaf (about 10 inches in diameter)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 lb thinly sliced turkey ham
• 1/4 lb thinly sliced beef salami
• 1/4 lb thinly sliced mortadella
• 1/4 lb sliced provolone cheese
• 1/4 lb sliced mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup olive salad (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (optional)

Instructions : 

1. Prep Bread:
   Slice bread loaf horizontally with serrated knife.

2. Make Herb Oil:
   Whisk olive oil, oregano, and basil. Brush on cut sides with pastry brush.

3. Layer:
   On bottom half: turkey ham → salami → mortadella → provolone → mozzarella.
   Spread olive salad and pepperoncini (if using).

4. Press:
   Top with bread. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Place cast-iron skillet or press weight on top. Refrigerate ≥2 hours (overnight for best flavor).

5. Serve:
   Unwrap; cut into wedges. Tip: Use a pizza cutter!