Yummy Essentials Garlic Bread Ciabatta Pizza Recipes

CIABATTA BREAD PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• Slice the loaf lengthwise and brush the inside with the olive oil
• Rub the clove of garlic on the bread - or chop finely and add it - it is up to you how much you like garlic
• Spread the drained diced tomatoes on top of the bread evenly.
• Place a good layer of your grated Romano cheese on top. If using Parmesan cheese - add some salt in next step.
• Sprinkle the oregano and some kosher salt on top.
• Bake in oven for 45-50 minutes. Do not let the cheese burn.

YUMMY ESSENTIALS: GARLIC BREAD CIABATTA PIZZA

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• The idea for making this a garlic-bread pizza all began when I was disappointed with the sogginess of the bread when it came out of the oven. My solution was to toast the bread, and I thought that if the bread is going to be toasted, why not make it garlic bread? So, now you know the rest of the story.
• I make my own ciabatta bread (when I can), and also my own pizza sauce. Obviously, if you want to make this quick and simple, just go to your happy grocer, and pick up what you need.
• I do not have a ciabatta bread recipe posted; however, if you are in the market for a good pizza sauce, here you go: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/quick-essentials-down-dirty-pizza-sauce.html?r=3
• If you want to have some fun, try mixing the mozzarella cheese with some provolone, fontana, or other cheeses; how about a bit of goat cheese?
• You can make garlic bread with garlic salt, garlic powder, or fresh minced garlic. I experimented with all three, and I love the flavor that fresh garlic brings to this recipe.
• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• Add the garlic, and celery salt, to the melted butter, then stir to combine.
• Use a bread knife to cut the ciabatta in half lengthwise.
• Brush with the butter/garlic/celery salt mixture.
• Place the bread under your oven broiler, and get it nice and toasty.
• Remove the bread, and set the temperature of the oven to 400f (205c).
• Brush the sauce on the cut (toasted) sides of the bread.
• Grab a pinch or two, then sprinkle on the dried basil and oregano, until you like what you see.
• Add desired toppings (meats, veggies, etc.), top with the mozzarella, and then sprinkle with the parmesan.
• Place in the oven, and bake until the cheese is bubbly, and starting to brown, about 12 - 14 minutes. Allow them to cool slightly, and maybe add a bit of sauce to the top.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Cut into planks, and serve, while nice and warm. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

CIABATTA PIZZAS WITH STICKY ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and heat the oil in a large, lidded frying pan. Add the onions, garlic and rosemary with a splash of water, cover, then cook for about 10 mins until soft. Remove the lid, turn up the heat, then cook for a few more mins.
• Stir in the peppers, olives and some seasoning. Place the ciabatta halves, facing upwards, on a baking tray. Divide the mixture over the bread, spreading a little to cover. Sprinkle over the cheese, then bake for 10 mins or until the cheese is bubbling. These are delicious with a green salad.

GARLIC BREAD PIZZAS

Steps:

• Tip all of the base ingredients into a mixing bowl. Pour over 300ml warm water - not too hot. Stir quite hard with a spoon until the mixture comes together.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 2-3 times until the mixture forms a ball. Divide dough into 8 equalsize pieces. Take 1 piece, leaving the remainder loosely covered with oiled cling film. Lightly flour the surface again and use a rolling pin to roll out dough into a round about 15cm diameter or as thin as you can. Put pizza on a baking sheet.
• Mix together the butter and crushed garlic, then spread a little over the pizza. Tear the mozzarella into thin strips and scatter over. Repeat for the remaining pieces of dough. You should be able to fit 2 pizzas per baking sheet; depending on how many baking sheets you have, you may have to cook in batches.
• Heat oven to 240C/fan 220C/gas 9. Bake pizzas for 12-15 mins until crisp and cooked through. Meanwhile, mix together the remaining ingredients, then season well. When the pizza comes out of the oven, top with the tomato mixture and serve straight away.