Best Italian Bread Creamy Pesto Pepperoni Pizza Recipes

ITALIAN BREAD CREAMY PESTO PEPPERONI PIZZA

Steps:

• Place one oven rack in upper-third of the oven, and the second oven rack on the lower third.
• Heat oven to 450°F (regular or convection air-bake).
• Half each loaf lengthwise, then crosswise to make 8 pizza crusts.
• In a bowl combine ricotta, pesto, Parmesan, salt and pepper.
• Spread on the bread crusts.
• Sprinkle the olives on top of the ricotta.
• Top with pepperoni slices.
• Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Place 4 pizzas on one baking sheet and the other 4 on another baking sheet.
• Place on sheet on one rack and the other on the other rack.
• Bake for about 10-12 minutes (the cheese should be well melted).
• Cool for about 5 minutes.

PEPPERONI PAN PIZZA

Steps:

• In mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Add water and oil; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, oil and seasonings. Divide dough in half; press each portion into a greased 15-in by 10-inch by 1-inch baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Prick dough generously with a fork. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-16 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
• Spread sauce over each crust; top with pepperoni and cheeses.
• Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Cut into squares.
• This makes 2 pizzas, 9 slices each.

PESTO PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Brush the cut sides of the bread with the pesto. Divide the capicola, mozzarella and Parmesan among the pesto-topped bread.
• Place the assembled bread halves on a baking sheet, then broil until the cheese melts. Top with the basil and serve.