Bread Pizza Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 slices of bread
• 1 teaspoon oil for greasing the pan

Toppings:

• 2 tablespoons pizza sauce (or tomato sauce), as needed
• ½ to ¾ cup grated cheese (mozzarella or pizza cheese)
• ½ teaspoon Italian herbs or oregano
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 medium onion, cubed and layers separated
• ½ cup bell pepper (capsicum), cubed
• 1 small tomato, firm, deseeded and cubed (optional)
• 10 olives, as desired (optional)

Instructions:

Preparation:

• Cube the onions and separate the layers.
• Deseed the tomatoes and bell pepper, then cube them.
• Grate the cheese and keep it ready.

How to Make Bread Pizza on Stovetop:

1. Grease a pan/griddle with 1 teaspoon oil. Lightly toast the bread on one side and then switch off the heat.
2. Remove the bread to a board or tray with the crisp side facing up. This step is optional but helps keep the bread firm.
3. Thinly smear pizza sauce as desired.
4. Layer onions, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Then grate and layer cheese followed by the herbs and chili flakes. If using olives, place them as well.
5. Place the bread on the griddle, cover the pan, and toast over low to medium heat.
6. Toast until the cheese melts, checking frequently to avoid burning the bread.

Making Bread Pizza in the Oven:

1. Arrange the bread slices on a baking tray and preheat the oven to 430°F or 220°C.
2. Spread pizza sauce over the bread and layer onions, capsicum, and tomatoes. Grate and layer cheese, then sprinkle with herbs and chili flakes. Add olives if desired.
3. Place the tray in the preheated oven on the middle rack. Bake or grill for 8 minutes at 430°F or 220°C. Adjust the time as needed until the veggies are partially grilled, and the cheese melts and turns golden. Serve hot as a snack or breakfast.

In the Air Fryer:

1. Spread sauce over the bread and place it in the air fryer basket. Add toppings along with cheese.
2. Air fry at 180°C or 350°F for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden and crisp. Without preheating, it may take up to 7 to 8 minutes.

Notes:

• You can make your own sauce if you don’t have pizza sauce by following the instructions in the post intro, using ingredients such as tomatoes, red chili flakes, garlic, black pepper, oil, onion, salt, sugar, and mixed Italian herbs.