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Italian Cheese Bread

Name: Italian Cheese Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 loaf (16 pieces).
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup warm water (120° to 130°); 1 tablespoon canola oil; TOPPING:; 1/4 to 1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; Dash pepper; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Makes

1 loaf (16 pieces)

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023

People are astounded to learn that I can make my brother-in-law's Italian cheese bread in less than an hour. This recipe is a delicious and easy alternative to garlic toast. I'll sometimes use this bread as a snack or appetizer. —Sandra Wingert, Star City, Saskatchewan

Italian Cheese Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
1 tablespoon canola oil
TOPPING:
1/4 to 1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Beat in water and oil until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 1-2 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 450°.
Punch dough down; place on a greased 12-in. pizza pan and pat into a 12-in. circle. Brush with salad dressing. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with cheeses.
Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.