bread recipe pizza
This bread pizza recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy pizza using fresh bread as the base. With customizable toppings and a cheesy finish, it's perfect for a snack or a meal.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 oven
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread (white or whole grain)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (or pizza sauce)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup sliced olives (optional) Optional ingredient.
- as needed fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional) Optional ingredient.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the bread slices on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread about ¼ cup of marinara sauce evenly over each slice of bread.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce on each slice.
- Add diced bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, and olives (if using) on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder over the toppings for added flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is lightly toasted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Slice the bread pizzas into halves or quarters and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients like pepperoni, sausage, or additional vegetables.
For a crispy crust, you can toast the bread for a couple of minutes before adding the toppings.
This recipe can easily be doubled for a larger crowd. Enjoy your bread pizza!