Parmesan Oregano Bread Aka Pizza Bread Recipes

PARMESAN OREGANO BREAD (AKA PIZZA BREAD)

Steps:

• Dissolve the yeast in the milk; Add salt, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon oregano, and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
• Add flour a little at a time; When dough is manageable, turn out dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
• Place in bowl lightly oiled with olive oil; Rise for 1 hour in dark, warm place until dough has doubled.
• Knead dough for 2-4 minutes; Divide dough into 20 equal pieces, roll each piece into a ball; Butter large loaf pan and place 14 of the balls on the bottom in 2 rows, 7 in each row; Brush with olive oil; Place remaining 6 balls down the middle on top of the other 14; Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon oregano and 2 tablespoons parmesan.
• Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes at 400 degrees.
• The balls will produce a beautiful,"mountainous" surface on the bread- a real conversation piece!

FABULOUS OREGANO BREAD (OR PIZZA DOUGH)

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in order in your bread machine using the regular bread cycle.
• If you want pizza dough, use the"dough" setting and roll out flat on a floured surface.
• Preheat your oven to 400.
• Spray your cooking pan with Pam.
• You can also sprinkle a little cornmeal on the pan if you wish.
• Lay dough out on your pan and cover with cling film OR apply a little extra olive oil over the surface of the dough.
• Let rise for 1/2 hour.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes.
• Remove from oven, apply toppings and continue baking until toppings are done.
• If you wish to make a freeform loaf: Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Form loaf on a prepared baking sheet, cover with cling and let rise until doubled.
• Bake until golden brown and sounds hollow when thumped (about 30 minutes).
• Remove to a cooling rack and lightly coat with butter while still hot for a tender crust.

FOUR-CHEESE FRENCH BREAD PIZZA

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until starting to turn golden, about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, a few splashes at a time to start, until evenly incorporated. Bring to a full boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened and the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. (It will continue to thicken as it cools.). Remove from heat, and whisk in Parmesan, pecorino, salt and pepper. Let cool.
• Prepare the pizza: Combine olive oil and garlic in a small pot over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the garlic starts to sizzle but doesn't brown, about 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Place the French bread cut side up on a baking sheet. Brush cut sides with garlic oil. Bake until edges are golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Toss together the cheeses in a medium bowl. Spread sauce over the two bread halves all the way to the edges and top with cheese.
• Return to the oven and bake until melted, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to broil. Broil until the cheese is bubbly and browned in spots (watch carefully!), 1 to 2 minutes more. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve topped with red-pepper flakes and oregano, if you like.

PEPPERONI LOVER'S FRENCH BREAD PIZZA

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Heat the oven to 450 degrees with a rack in the middle position. Combine tomatoes, garlic, salt, oregano, olive oil and black pepper in a medium bowl, and stir to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
• Prepare the pizza: Combine the 1/4 cup olive oil and garlic in a small pot over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the garlic starts to sizzle, but doesn't brown, about 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Place the French bread cut side up on a baking sheet. Brush cut sides with garlic oil. Bake until edges are golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Toss together the mozzarella, Parmesan and pepperoni in a medium bowl. Divide tomato sauce between the two bread halves all the way to the edges and top with pepperoni and cheese.
• Return to the oven and bake until melted, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to broil and broil (watch carefully!) until the cheese is bubbly and browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes more. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve topped with more Parmesan, red-pepper flakes and oregano, if you like.

OREGANO QUICK BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the pecans and oregano. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

PARMESAN-OREGANO BREAD RECIPE - (2/5)

Steps:

• Pour the water and melted butter into the bread pan. Add the flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast. Select the basic bread cycle for a 2 pounds loaf. The baking time should be about 50 minutes.

OREGANO GARLIC SOURDOUGH BREAD

Steps:

• Spread bread with butter; sprinkle with oregano and garlic powder. Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.