Pepperoni French Bread Pizza

1h
Serves 4
https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/12778-pepperoni-french-bread-pizza?extcode=NSYTC11YT&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_content=2611-pepperoni&utm_campaign=cc-tv-segments

Directions

  1. 1Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. 2Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. 3Cut 1 (24 by 4-inch) loaf soft French bread in half crosswise, then halve each piece horizontally to create 4 equal pieces.
  4. 4Arrange pieces cut side down on prepared sheet.
  5. 5Brush crust with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
  6. 6Combine 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 teaspoons granulated garlic; ½ teaspoon table salt; and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes in bowl.
  7. 7Flip bread cut side up and brush cut side evenly with melted butter mixture.
  8. 8Bake, cut side up, until browned around edges, about 5 minutes.
  9. 9Meanwhile, combine 1½ cups canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon table salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in bowl.
  10. 10Spread sauce evenly over toasted bread.
  11. 11Top with 12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese and 2 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni.
  12. 12Bake until cheese is melted and spotty brown, about 15 minutes.
  13. 13Let pizza cool for 5 minutes.
  14. 14Serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf soft French bread
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon table salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni
  • 1.5 cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon table salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper

Equipment

rimmed baking sheetaluminum foilbowlThe Best Rimmed Baking SheetsSerrated KnivesThe Best Silicone Brushes

Tips

  • A 24 by 4-inch loaf of supermarket French bread, which has a soft, thin crust and fine crumb, works best.
  • If soft French bread is unavailable, substitute one and a half 18-inch baguettes; the crust will be slightly tougher.
  • Cut baguettes into six equal pieces and distribute toppings evenly if substituting.

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