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Italian Cheese Bread

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Italian Cheese Bread

Taste of Home June/July 1999
15 reviews rate this recipe 4.5 of 5 stars.
Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.
Yield: 1 loaf (16 pieces).

People are astounded to learn I make this savory Italian bread from scratch in less that an hour. With this recipe from my brother-in-law, warm slices are a delicious and easy alternative to garlic toast. I'll sometimes use this bread as a snack or appetizer.

Ingredients:
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
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• TOPPING:
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• Dash pepper
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Beat in water and oil until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.

3. Punch dough down; place on a greased 12-in. pizza pan and pat into a 12-in. circle. Brush with salad dressing. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with cheeses.

4. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

1 serving (1 each) equals 171 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 428 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.