Pizza Bread for Lunchboxes, Snacks, or Anytime Cravings
Cheesy, soft, and easy to make, this Pizza Bread is perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, or quick meals the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 2 cups plain flour (all-purpose flour)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or cooking salt
Wet ingredients
- 1 large egg (about 60 g / 2 oz)
- 1 cup milk (full fat or low fat)
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Cheese for batter
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, colby, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
Pizza toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (same type as above)
- 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup beef, chicken, or turkey pepperoni slices (about 50 g / 2 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) or 320°F (160°C fan), spray a 9x13 inch metal pan with oil, and line with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, sour cream, and olive oil until smooth.
- Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients, stir gently, then fold in the cheese until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan, top with pizza sauce, shredded cheese, onion, bell pepper, olives, and pepperoni.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, cover loosely with foil, then bake another 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, lift onto a rack, cool another 10 minutes, then slice and serve.