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Easy Italian Cheese Bread

Source of Recipe

Taste of Home - Jun/July 1999


Recipe Introduction

My sister, Judi, introduced me to this easy bread. It's such a quick recipe, you can easily have it ready for dinner with little effort.

List of Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast
1 cup warm water -- 120-130 deg.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Topping:
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing -- more if needed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
dash pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese




Recipe

In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. 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. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. Punch the dough down; place on a 12" pizza pan and pat into 12" circle. Brush with salad dressing. Combine seasonings; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 450 for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 1 loaf