Go Big Red Recipe For April 14

[Roxy]

Italian Cheese Bread:

 

I used a roasted red pepper Italian w/parmesan dressing. This would also be a great appetizer with pizza sauce or marinara sauce on the side for dunkin.

 

Also bakes up much faster - 15 minutes is too long! Keep an eye on it.

*If your oven bakes HOT maybe bake at 425º. 15 minutes would be too long either way, start watching at the 10 minute mark.

 

2-1/2 C all-purpose flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. sugar

1 T. quick-rise yeast

1 cup warm water (120*-130*)

1 T. vegetable oil

 

Topping:

 

1/4 cup prepared Italian Salad Dressing*

1/8 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. ground oregano

1/4 tsp. dried thyme

Dash pepper

1 T. grated Parmesan cheese (or more)

1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

 

In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients.

 

2. Combine water and oil; add to flour mixture. Add additional flour, if needed, to for a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

 

3. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.

 

4. Punch the dough down; place on a greased 12" pizza pan and pat into a 12" circle. Brush with salad dressing.

 

5. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 450* for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

 

*Ranch dressing can be substituted for Italian dressing if you want a little different taste or need to make a substitute.