Hearty Pizza Loaf

A quick bread filled with all the things you love about pizza.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

1:10

Hr:Mins

Makes

loaf

Grated Parmesan cheese

cup milk

1/4

cup olive or vegetable oil

teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4

teaspoon crushed red pepper, if desired

egg

2 1/4

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

3/4

cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 ounces)

1/3

cup chopped pepperoni

1/4

cup sliced ripe olives

tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

teaspoons baking powder

Heat oven to 350ºF. Generously grease loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 or 9x5x3 inches; coat with Parmesan cheese.
Mix milk, oil, basil, red pepper and egg in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread in pan. Sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides and bottom of loaf from pan; remove from pan and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely before slicing. Store tightly wrapped in refrigerator up to 2 days.

Makes 1 loaf ( 16 slices)

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens

Serve With

This hearty bread goes well with a simple green salad or purchased minestrone.

Storage tip

Freeze this cheesy pizza bread in a large freezer bag up to one month.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 slice)

Calories 140

(Calories from Fat 65 ),

Total Fat 7 g

(Saturated Fat 2 g,),

Cholesterol 20 mg;
Sodium 220 mg;
Total Carbohydrate 15 g

(Dietary Fiber 1 g,

Protein 5 g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

1 Starch;
1 1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Hearty Pizza Loaf

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens