Parmesan Oregano Bread Aka Pizza Bread Recipes

PARMESAN FOCACCIA BREAD

Steps:

• Place ingredients (except 1/3 cup olive oil and Parmesan cheese) in the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Dough setting, and Start.
• When the dough has risen once in the breadmaker, transfer it into an oiled, 8-inch round baking tin. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk.
• Poke it all over with your finger, right to the bottom of the tin. Allow to rest for another 5 to 10 minutes.
• Pour 1/3 cup olive oil over the top of the loaf, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) in center of oven for approximately 20 minutes, until golden.

PARMESAN HERB PIZZA BREAD NO KNEAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Sprinkle yeast over warm water in large mixing bowl. Let stand a few minutes: stir to dissolve. If you are using instant yeast skip this step and just put the warm water in the mixing bowl.
• Add sugar, salt, butter, 1/2 cup cheese, your choice of seasoning, 3 cups flour ( and instant yeast if you didn't use active dry). Beat, at low speed, until blended. At medium speed, beat until smooth -- 2 minutes. Gradually add in the rest of the flour. Scrape down bowl and beaters.
• Put dough into greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap.
• Let rise in warm place (85F), free from drafts, about 45 minutes, or until quite light and bubbly and more than double in bulk.
• Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly spray a 2-quart casserole with nonstick oil; set aside.
• With wooden spoon, stir down batter. Beat vigorously 1/2 minute, or about 25 strokes. Turn into casserole. Sprinkle top of batter evenly with 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese.
• Bake 55 minutes, or until nicely browned. Turn out onto wire rack. Let cool, or serve slightly warm, in wedges.

PARMESAN HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle yeast over water in large bowl. Let stand a few minutes, then stir and dissolve yeast. Add sugar, salt, margarine, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, oregano and 3 cups of the flour. Beat at slow speed for 2 minutes. Beat in rest of flour; cover the bowl with a sheet of wax paper and a kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place 45 minutes, or until doubled in volume.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one round, 2-quart casserole. Set aside.
• Stir batter down for 1/2 a minute. Turn batter into casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 minutes.

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.

PIZZA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cut defrosted, risen dough in half and roll out each half on a floured surface into a 10-inch or 12-inch circle.
• In a small bowl, combine beaten egg and Parmesan cheese. Spread half of egg mixture on each dough circle, leaving a half-inch border around the edge.
• Spread each circle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cover with pepperoni, and sprinkle with oregano.
• Starting at one end, roll up into a loaf. Seal edges. Seal ends and tuck under loaf.
• Place loaves on greased baking sheet (or a sheet lined with a silicone baking mat), seam side up or down, brush loaves with olive oil, and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Slice while hot and serve with pizza or pasta sauce for dipping.

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!

HOMEMADE PIZZA WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Add yeast to warm water in small bowl. Stir in oil. Let stand 5 min. Process flours and salt in food processor, pulsing just until blended. Add yeast; process 1 min. Transfer to lightly floured surface; knead once or twice. Place in bowl sprayed with cooking spray; cover with clean kitchen towel. Let rise in warm place 30 min. or until doubled in volume.
• Heat oven to 450ºF. Roll dough on lightly floured surface to 15x10-inch rectangle; place in 15x10x1-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Spray dough lightly with cooking spray.
• Combine tomato sauce, garlic and tomatoes; spread over crust. Top with remaining ingredients.
• Bake 12 to 15 min. or until crust is golden brown.