Pizza Bread

In continuation with the yeast experiments, the next in line was Pizza Bread.  The original recipe is from The Ivory Hut.

This is an absolutely tasty bread, full of lots of flavour.   Lots of cheese and italian spices ties it all together.

The topping combinations are endless.  As you can see I started of with Garlic and Bell Pepper, then added on jalapeno, pineapple, basil leaves

The actual bread recipe is very simple and basic.  So do play with the additions.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon yeast
• 3/4 cups warm water
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup favorite toppings, diced - minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, pineapple, jalapeno
• 1 tbsp dried pizza topping - oregano, basil, chilli flakes.
• ½ cup Cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a large bowl. Add in sugar and mix to dissolve.  Let it sit till foamy - around 2 minutes. Add in flour, pizza seasoning and salt. Mix using a spoon just until it comes together. 

Add in the toppings and Cheese and mix to combine well. The dough will be slightly wet. Dust with a bit more flour if it feels too wet. Let rise for about 1 hour, then put in the refrigerator to continue rising for another hour.

Take the dough out of the refrigerator. Flour your counter top, then pat out the dough into a rough rectangle. Sprinkle mozzarella in the centre and fold the dough to encase the cheese. Let your loaf rest while you preheat oven to 200 degrees C

Bake the bread, for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden brown. About 3 minutes before taking it out, lightly brush the top with olive oil and let it finish baking. Let rest on a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing.