Italian Cheese Bread

Roxy

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My friend used Roasted Red Pepper Italian W/Parmesan Dressing. This would also be a great appetizer with Pizza Sauce on the side for dunking.

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.

Italian Cheese Bread:

Homemade Italian Bread topped with Herbs, Parmesan Cheese, and Mozzarella Cheese.

2-1/2 cups 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.-(or more)-Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1. In a bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients.

2. Combine water and oil; add to flour mixture. Add additional flour if needed to form 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.

A picture of bread topped with Pizza Sauce, Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Red Onion, Green Peppers, Olives and Jalapenos to make a Pizza Bread.

 
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