Description
Jamie oliver pizza bread combines rustic Italian flavors with simple ingredients. Crispy edges and melted cheese make this quick recipe perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1.5 cups (375 ml) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Pepperoni slices
- 1 cup (240 ml) marinara or pizza sauce
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Basil, freshly chopped, for topping
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack in the center and preheat to 400°F (204°C), creating optimal cooking conditions for a crispy pizza bread.
- Bread Foundation: Slice bread lengthwise, creating symmetrical surfaces for layering delectable toppings and ensuring even coverage.
- Garlic Infusion: Melt butter and integrate minced garlic, creating a fragrant and flavorful base that will enhance the overall taste profile.
- Butter Application: Utilize a pastry brush to generously coat bread surfaces with garlic-infused butter, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coverage.
- Initial Toasting: Place bread halves on a baking sheet with buttered sides upward, then bake for 10 minutes until edges transform into a golden, crisp foundation.
- Sauce and Toppings: Remove bread from oven and strategically layer marinara sauce, leaving a slight border, then uniformly distribute pepperoni slices, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes for complex flavor dimensions.
- Final Baking: Return topped bread to oven and bake an additional 10 minutes, allowing cheese to melt completely and develop a slightly bubbly texture.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven, garnish with freshly torn basil leaves, slice into portions, and serve immediately while maintaining maximum crispiness and warmth.
Notes
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose a sturdy, crusty bread like French or Italian loaf for optimal crunchiness and better structural integrity.
- Butter Technique: Warm butter helps infuse garlic flavor more effectively, creating a more aromatic and flavorful base.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Use freshly grated cheese instead of pre-shredded for superior melting quality and richer taste profile.
- Temperature Control: Allow pizza bread to rest for 2-3 minutes after baking to help cheese set and prevent burning your mouth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg