Cheesy Bread Recipe
Cheesy bread just like your favorite pizza restaurant.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 138kcal
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2.5 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water 105-115 degrees F
- 1 Tbsp oil
Topping:
- 1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- dash pepper
- 1-2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients.
- 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.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
- Punch the dough down; place on a greased 16" pizza pan and pat into a 16" circle.
- Combine salad dressing and seasonings, brush evenly over dough, all the way to the edges. Sprinkle with cheeses.
- For a fluffier cheese bread, at this point, allow the bread to rest for 15 minutes or so. If you're in a hurry, just skip this rise. (The bread will rise while it bakes, too.)
- Preheat the oven to 450*F. Bake for 11 minutes or until golden brown. Slice. Serve warm.
Notes
- Shred your own cheese: Pre-shredded cheese has added starch that can prevent smooth melting—freshly grated melts perfectly.
- Bake on parchment paper: Makes cleanup easy and helps the bottom brown evenly without sticking.
- Customize it: Try adding some red pepper flakes for an extra little kick.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg