Italian Cheese Bread

Good afternoon~  This is a cheesy, flat bread that would go great alongside Spaghetti, or any Italian meal. Enjoy!

 

“If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul.” ~ Rabbi Harold Kushner

“What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.” ~Joseph Addison

Italian Cheese Bread

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 TBSP. quick rise yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 TBSP. vegetable oil

Topping:

• 1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• dash of pepper
• 1 TBSP. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Combine water and oil; add flour mixture/ Add additional flour if needed to form a soft dough. Knead 1-2 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. Punch the dough down; place on a greased 12″ pizza pan and pat into 12″ circle. brush with salad dressing. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake @ 450 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

*picture from: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/italian-cheese-bread