Cheesy Bread Recipe with Pizza Dough
This Cheesy Bread Recipe with Pizza Dough is warm, gooey, and irresistible—perfect for any snack or appetizer craving!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1/2 cup Warm Water at 107-110°F
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- 1/2 tablespoon Honey or Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt use less if using table salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 cups Bread Flour
For the Topping:
- 3 tablespoons Butter melted
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon Basil or Parsley freshly chopped
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce warmed, for dipping
Instructions
Prepare the Yeast Mixture
- Combine 1/2 cup warm water (107-110°F), 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1/2 tablespoon honey or sugar in a mixing bowl. Let sit 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Mix and Knead the Dough
- In another bowl, mix 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil with the yeast mixture. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups bread flour until a dough forms.
- Turn dough onto floured surface and knead 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour if sticky.
Let Dough Rise
- Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter and mix in 2 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Set aside.
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Roll Out and Add Cheese
- Punch down risen dough and roll out on floured surface into 1/2 inch thick rectangle.
- Brush garlic butter over dough, then sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup grated parmesan evenly on top.
Cut, Shape, and Bake
- Cut dough into strips or squares, or twist for presentation.
- Place pieces on baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden and cheese is bubbly.
Garnish and Serve
- Brush remaining garlic butter over baked bread, sprinkle with chopped basil or parsley, and serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure your water is at the correct temperature to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
- If bread flour is unavailable, all-purpose flour can be used but may affect texture slightly.
- Leftover cheesy bread stores well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen before baking for up to 2 months.
- Experiment with different cheeses or add toppings like bacon, pepperoni, or veggies for variety.
- For fluffier bread, knead well and allow the dough to rise fully in a warm environment.