Italian Bread Creamy Pesto Pepperoni Pizza Recipes

ITALIAN PESTO PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Roll out pizza dough as directed on package. Spread the pesto evenly on the crust. Arrange mozzarella slices over the pesto; scatter prosciutto over the mozzarella. Sprinkle pizza with the fresh parsley, fresh basil, and grated Parmesan.
• Bake in preheated oven, until crust is browned and pizza is hot and bubbly, about 10 minutes.

ITALIAN PESTO PIZZAS

Steps:

• Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with pesto. Layer with mozzarella cheese, spinach, mushrooms, yellow pepper, tomato, onion, Parmesan cheese, olives if desired and pepper flakes., Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top pizzas with basil.

ITALIAN PIZZA BREAD

Steps:

• Slice roll in half lengthwise. Place on baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce over each half. Top with pepperoni. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until heated through. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

PEPPERONI PAN PIZZA

Steps:

• In mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Add water and oil; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, oil and seasonings. Divide dough in half; press each portion into a greased 15-in by 10-inch by 1-inch baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Prick dough generously with a fork. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-16 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
• Spread sauce over each crust; top with pepperoni and cheeses.
• Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Cut into squares.
• This makes 2 pizzas, 9 slices each.

ITALIAN BREAD CREAMY PESTO PEPPERONI PIZZA

Steps:

• Place one oven rack in upper-third of the oven, and the second oven rack on the lower third.
• Heat oven to 450°F (regular or convection air-bake).
• Half each loaf lengthwise, then crosswise to make 8 pizza crusts.
• In a bowl combine ricotta, pesto, Parmesan, salt and pepper.
• Spread on the bread crusts.
• Sprinkle the olives on top of the ricotta.
• Top with pepperoni slices.
• Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Place 4 pizzas on one baking sheet and the other 4 on another baking sheet.
• Place on sheet on one rack and the other on the other rack.
• Bake for about 10-12 minutes (the cheese should be well melted).
• Cool for about 5 minutes.

PESTO PIZZA WITH FRESH TOMATOES & MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Make homemade Pizza Dough as per instructions, let dough** rest for approximately 15-20 minutes before rolling
• Pre heat oven to 425 F (220 C).
• Shape the dough into a lightly greased pizza or cookie sheet, spread the Arugula Pesto or Basil Pesto (if you prefer) on top, then top with shredded mozzarella and sliced tomatoes. Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until crust is baked and cheese is melted. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
• **Whether store bought or homemade pizza dough should rest for approximately 20 minutes before shaping into a round or oval shape. It keeps the dough from springing back when shaping.