Pizza Bread

Pizza bread is a delicious twist on the traditional pizza that allows for great creativity and personalization. When cooking pizza bread one tricky area is ensuring that the dough is cooked properly without overcooking the toppings. Ensuring your oven is at the right temperature and giving the dough enough time to proof are key to a successful pizza bread. It's common for people to go wrong by not allowing the dough enough time to rise before baking, which can result in a dense, hard texture. To get the most out of your pizza bread, use fresh ingredients as much as possible. While canned tomato sauce can do in a pinch, using fresh tomatoes can bring a fresh and delicious taste. Also, grate your own cheese if you can. Pre-grated cheese often has other ingredients added to keep it from clumping, which can affect the taste and melting ability. Less known tips and tricks include adding a bit of sugar to your yeast when proofing; this gives the yeast something to feed on and can help your dough rise better. Also, adding a bit of cornmeal to your baking tray before putting down your dough can help zing the crust while also preventing it from sticking.