Ingredients:
• 8 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick)
• 8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 2 large plum tomatoes, sliced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
On four slices of bread, layer cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with the basil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread.
In a small bowl, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; brush over the outsides of each sandwich.
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Italian Cheese Bread (Great for soup, salad and breadsticks night)
Homemade Italian bread topped with herbs, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese from here.
Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients:
Bread:
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast (can use instant)
1 cup warm water (120*F)1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Topping:
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing or Italian Red Pepper and Parmesan dressing
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground oregano
1/4 tsp dried thymeDash peper
1-2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients.
2. Combine water and oil; add to flour mixture. Add additional flour if needed to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
3. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. (Optional: if in a hurry, just skip this rise.)
4. Punch the dough down; place on a greased 16" pizza pan and pat into a 16" circle. Brush with salad dressing.
5. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with cheeses.
6. For a fluffier cheese bread at this point, allow the bread to rest for 15 minutes or so. If you're in a hurry, just skip this rise. (The bread will rise while it bakes, too.)
7. Pre-heat the oven to 450*F. Bake for 11-15 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Slice into 12 slices. Serve warm. Can dip in Pizza sauce if desired.
Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients:
Bread:
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast (can use instant)
1 cup warm water (120*F)1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Topping:
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing or Italian Red Pepper and Parmesan dressing
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground oregano
1/4 tsp dried thymeDash peper
1-2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients.
2. Combine water and oil; add to flour mixture. Add additional flour if needed to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
3. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. (Optional: if in a hurry, just skip this rise.)
4. Punch the dough down; place on a greased 16" pizza pan and pat into a 16" circle. Brush with salad dressing.
5. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with cheeses.
6. For a fluffier cheese bread at this point, allow the bread to rest for 15 minutes or so. If you're in a hurry, just skip this rise. (The bread will rise while it bakes, too.)
7. Pre-heat the oven to 450*F. Bake for 11-15 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Slice into 12 slices. Serve warm. Can dip in Pizza sauce if desired.
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