Pizza Bread

If you are constantly grabbing the frozen french bread pizzas, stop! This amazingly easy recipe for Pizza Bread makes a delicious snack or meal that is all fresh!

Whether you need a snack or a full meal nothing compares to pizza! This saucy, cheesy staple food is a favorite with practically everyone and there’s no faster way to put it together than in this recipe. Delicious Pizza Bread makes your favorite cheesy bite easier and more accessible than you’ve ever had before! Throw on your apron because it's going to get saucy with this irresistible Pizza Bread recipe!

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• What You’ll Love About Pizza Bread
• Ingredients
• Equipment
• How to Make Pizza Bread
• Expert Tips
• Delicious Variations
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What You’ll Love About Pizza Bread

Easy Anytime Food!

Life is busy so having an arsenal of easy-to-make and versatile recipes makes eating healthy and delicious so simple. You will love the fresh flavors that come with making this delicious staple from scratch. Plus, it’s ready in a flash!

This crunchy and cheesy Pizza Bread is so flexible, it can be a snack or a full meal. You can even slice and serve it as a fun party appetizer or make it for an unexpected guest. No matter the meal or event this fast and flexible food will blow you away with flavor!

Kid-Friendly Meal!

If you have kids you know there is nothing as popular with little ones as pizza night! It is a great way to get even your most picky eater excited to come to dinner. This simple food can turn any night into a party and all it takes is a little cheese!

This delicious recipe is perfect for families because you can get everyone involved in the prep work. Preparing the Pizza Bread is so easy and heat-free that even toddlers can help place the toppings! Your little chefs will go crazy for the flavor of a meal they made themselves!

Endless Options!

Pizza is like a love language. It can always be updated and manipulated into a new way to express your love. It’s the perfect food to try new methods and new techniques with, like this deliciously remixed Pizza Bread.

Not only does this recipe swap the traditional crust for Italian bread but it offers you a black canvas to paint your own flavors on. Use the toppings in this recipe or try a delicious variation. Any way you slice it, this Pizza Bread is full of lovely flavors!

Ingredients

Italian Bread

Italian bread is a type of white bread that typically uses white wheat flour and egg. It has a nice fluffy interior texture and a crisp golden crust. Italian loaves tend to be wider than a French baguette, so this makes for a larger Pizza Bread.

If you prefer, you can swap this ingredient for a French baguette or any other large loaf of bread. If you need a whole wheat or gluten-free loaf you can use that as an even substitute.

Pizza Sauce

This recipe is made to be fast and convenient, so a jarred pizza sauce is just right for this dish! Use your favorite brand and if the jar isn’t pleasing you, feel free to add seasonings and herbs to suit your tastes.

To make a basic jarred sauce better, warm it over the stove and add salt, herbs, and seasonings to make the flavor really shine!

Another great option is homemade pizza sauce. If you make a batch of pizza sauce you can put it in your fridge and then make Pizza Bread a couple times a week!

Mozzarella

Shredded mozzarella is the signature cheese of a great pizza. You can add on to this awesome cheese flavor with shredded asiago, gouda, and even provolone. Go as cheesy as you want with it!

Parmesan

Shredded parmesan combines with the mild mozzarella to make a sweet, nutty, and salty cheese blend for this Pizza Bread. Choose the container of shredded parmesan or use a block of your favorite and grate it onto the bread.

Italian Seasoning

Italian seasoning is a premixed blend of common Italian herbs and spices. It's a great blend to have on hand, but it can also be mixed with common pantry spices.

To make this spice blend whisk together the following spices:

• 1 teaspoon Basil
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Sage

You can also swap this ingredient for fresh herbs. If you have a blooming kitchen herb garden this is a great recipe to use those herbs in. Fresh basil and oregano are both wonderful options for this recipe.

Pepperoni

Slices of pepperoni have such a deliciously salty and cured flavor that they make every pizza better. Grab slices of pepperoni or use a mandolin slicer to cut thin slices of pepperoni sticks.

Black Olives

Black olives are an amazing addition to add some saltiness to pizza. If you are watching your sodium, choose a low-salt variety or leave this ingredient off.

Equipment

Baking Sheet

One of the very best things about this delicious Pizza Bread is that you don’t need any special equipment. All you will need is a baking sheet pan. You can optionally line it with a silicone mat or parchment paper to catch any melty cheese or sauce.

Large Spoon

You may optioanlly want a large spoon to help scoop and spread the pizza sauce on the bread.

How to Make Pizza Bread

• Preheat the oven and grab a baking sheet.
• Slice the Italian loaf in half lengthwise.
• Spread each half of the bread with pizza sauce.
• Top with cheese and sprinkle on the Italian seasoning.
• Arrange the pepperonis and olives evenly over the cheese.
• Bake on the prepared sheet pan until the cheese has fully melted.

Expert Tips

• Optionally line the sheet pan with parchment or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
• Place the bread on the prepared baking sheet before adding the sauce and toppings so you don’t have to transfer.
• Use the back of a spoon to help spread the sauce all the way to the edges nicely and evenly.
• Allow the Pizza Bread to rest for a few minutes before digging in!

How to Serve Pizza Bread

This delectable Pizza Bread is best when served hot. It’s delicious as a family meal or as a dinner for one. If the Bread is extra large, cut it down to make individual portions.

For a group or party, slice the bread into thin slices and serve it with dipping sauces like ranch and marinara.

How to Store Pizza Bread

Allow the pizza to cool completely before moving it to an airtight container. Store the Pizza Bread in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

How to Reheat Pizza Bread

To reheat the whole leftover Pizza Bread, preheat the oven to 350°F and place the Pizza Bread on a baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes or until fully warm.

To reheat a little faster, place it on a microwave-safe plate and heat it in 30-second intervals until fully warm, up to 1 ½ minutes.

Delicious Variations

Mushroom and Spinach

Turn this Pizza Bread into a vegetarian delight by swapping out the pepperoni. Instead of meat, use sliced mushrooms and fresh spinach. To help keep the spinach from scorching, cover it with cheese. Leave the olives on or off, whatever you prefer, and bake this veggie twist as directed.

Sausage Crumble

If you love sausage pizza, try this tasty take on Pizza Bread! Cook some sausage crumbles, drain the fat, and then use them to top the unbaked pizza bread. Cheese and baked as directed.

Hawaiian

Hawaiian pizza can be divisive, but if you love it you really love it! Try this delicious variation by leaving off the pepperoni and olives and using pineapple and ham instead. Bake the bread as directed and enjoy!

Vegan

If you are eating plant-based, no worries! Make this Pizza Bread vegan by using a French baguette, or other vegan bread. Top it with your favorite tomato sauce, vegan shredded cheese, and veggies topping. Bake as directed and enjoy!

Can I Freeze Pizza Bread?

Yes! One of the best parts of this recipe is that it can be stored so easily. The trick is not baking the Bread.

To freeze the Pizza Bread:

• Follow the steps up to the point of baking and stop.
• Carefully wrap the raw pizza bread in plastic wrap.
• Wrap the bread again in aluminum foil.
• Place the wrapped bread in a freezer-safe bag, press out the air, and seal.
• Label the bag with the date you made it, and freeze it for up to 6 months.

The best part about freezing this Pizza Bread is that you can bake it straight out of the freezer! Bake the bread as directed in the recipe. You may need to add an extra couple of minutes to the cooking time, but the bread is ready when the cheese looks melty or bubbly.

Is Pizza Bread Healthy?

Pizza gets a bad reputation as a pig-out food, but really it has lots of great nutrients to offer. Making this tasty meal yourself allows you to control the sugar, salt, and other elements in the dish.

It allows you to make a meal that suits your exact tastes and diet needs. You can make this meal low-fat, low-salt, gluten-free, or even vegan. It’s also an excellent way to get kids to eat their veggies.

Overall, this Pizza Bread is a little rich but a great option for most diets.

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