Cheesy Bread
This cheesy bread is made with a buttery garlic topping, melted mozzarella and parmesan, and a chewy, golden crust. Use homemade dough for maximum flavor or keep it quick with store-bought—either way, it’s a crowd-pleasing side or appetizer that pairs perfectly with pizza sauce for dipping.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 package Instant Yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 ½ cups bread flour or all-purpose
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the toppings:
- 2 tbsp salted butter melted
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce for serving
Instructions
For the dough:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine warm water and yeast. Add honey and salt, and mix on the lowest speed for about 30 seconds. Gradually add in flour. Once it starts to come together, add the olive oil and garlic powder. Mix on low for 10 minutes. This acts as your kneading—no need to do it by hand!
- Meanwhile, coat a large bowl with about 1 tbsp olive oil. Once dough is kneaded, transfer it to the bowl, cover with a damp dish towel, and place in a warm, dark area for 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Tip: Preheat your oven on the lowest setting for 2 minutes, turn it off, and let the dough rise inside.)
For assembly:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper. Roll dough out to about a 9x13 inch rectangle.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, and oregano. Brush generously over the dough. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Bake for 14–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Slice into strips and serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.