Cheesy Pizza Bread Loaf (Print Version)
Mozzarella and pepperoni over golden bread, with herbed garlic butter, baked to bubbling perfection.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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1 large baguette or long bread loaf
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup pizza sauce or tomato sauce
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1/2 cup sliced pepperoni or preferred pizza toppings
→ Seasoning and Finishing
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Set oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and allow to fully preheat.
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Cut the bread loaf in half lengthwise to create two long pieces.
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In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, oregano, and basil. Evenly brush the mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
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Spread pizza sauce evenly onto each half of the bread, covering the surface.
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Distribute shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauced bread. Top with pepperoni or desired toppings, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
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Place bread halves on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and lightly golden.
# Notes:
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For a crispier base, bake the bread directly on the oven rack rather than a tray.