How To Make Italian Cheese Bread That's So Tasty And Easy To Make!

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is cost-effective and neutral in flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a less expensive alternative to butter.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is widely available and economical.

Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Add 1 cup warm water (120 to 130 degrees) and 1 tablespoon light olive oil, then blend together.

Stir in 1/2 cup flour to form a soft dough.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 1 to 3 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.

Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.

Punch the dough down.

On a greased pan, pat the dough into a 12-inch circle.

Brush the dough with Italian dressing.

Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon each of salt, thyme, garlic powder, and oregano over the top.

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese on top.

Preheat the oven to 450°F and bake for 15 minutes.

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