Italian Pizza Bread Recipe
This Pizza Bread Recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious. Simple soft bread drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt is perfect as an appetizer or side, a sandwich, or a base for your favourite pizza toppings.
Ingredients
- ½ cup + 3 tablespoons water (lukewarm 105F/40C) (162 grams total)
- ½ teaspoon sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 cups all purpose or bread flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
Instructions
- In the stand up mixer add the water, sugar, yeast and flour, start to knead, when the dough just starts to come together add the salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Knead until smooth and elastic approximately 7 minutes.
- Move to a lightly floured surface and knead into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, rolling the dough to lightly cover in oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in a warm draft free area for about 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
- Place the dough in a 13x10 inch (approximate 34x25cm) lightly oiled baking pan or sheet and let it rest for 10-15 minutes (it will be easier to stretch). Stretch to fill the pan, cover and let rest 1 hour.
- Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C).
- Brush the dough with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with rock salt, bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until done. Let cool Let cool on a wire rack, or serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
This bread will keep at room temperature wrapped in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap for up to 2 days. You can also freeze it as a whole or individually wrapped pieces for up to 1 month.
To reheat, let thaw at room temperature and place back in oven at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 1204kcalCarbohydrates: 198gProtein: 31gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1174mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gCalcium: 38mgIron: 12mg
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