Golden brown, chewy and cheesy, this recipe is a hit with Italian dishes.
Ingredients
- active dry yeast: 1 envelope (.25 ounce envelope)
- lukewarm water: 1 cup
- bread flour: 2 cups
- salt: 1 tsp
- white sugar: 2 tsp
- olive oil: 2 Tbsp
- butter or margarine: 0.33333 cup (softened)
- garlic powder: 2 Tbsp
- Parmesan cheese: 0.25 cup (grated)
- mozzarella cheese: 0.33333 cup (shredded)
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Stages of cooking
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In a cup or small bowl, sprinkle yeast over the surface of the lukewarm water. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to dissolve.
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In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt and sugar. Pour in the yeast mixture along with the olive oil. Beat with a sturdy spoon until dough is stiff enough to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Cover, and set aside until doubled in size, about 35 minutes.
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Remove the dough from the bowl and knead briefly on a floured surface. Roll the dough out to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness or to the size of your baking sheet. Place on a greased baking sheet and spread butter over the top. Sprinkle with garlic powder, Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese. Let rest while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Serve warm.