yummy essentials: garlic bread ciabatta pizza

How To Make yummy essentials: garlic bread ciabatta pizza

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  The idea for making this a garlic-bread pizza all began when I was disappointed with the sogginess of the bread when it came out of the oven. My solution was to toast the bread, and I thought that if the bread is going to be toasted, why not make it garlic bread? So, now you know the rest of the story.
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  I make my own ciabatta bread (when I can), and also my own pizza sauce. Obviously, if you want to make this quick and simple, just go to your happy grocer, and pick up what you need.
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  I do not have a ciabatta bread recipe posted; however, if you are in the market for a good pizza sauce, here you go: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/quick-essentials-down-dirty-pizza-sauce.html?r=3
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  If you want to have some fun, try mixing the mozzarella cheese with some provolone, fontana, or other cheeses; how about a bit of goat cheese?
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  You can make garlic bread with garlic salt, garlic powder, or fresh minced garlic. I experimented with all three, and I love the flavor that fresh garlic brings to this recipe.
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Add the garlic, and celery salt, to the melted butter, then stir to combine.
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  Use a bread knife to cut the ciabatta in half lengthwise.
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  Brush with the butter/garlic/celery salt mixture.
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  Place the bread under your oven broiler, and get it nice and toasty.
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  Remove the bread, and set the temperature of the oven to 400f (205c).
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  Brush the sauce on the cut (toasted) sides of the bread.
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  Grab a pinch or two, then sprinkle on the dried basil and oregano, until you like what you see.
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  Add desired toppings (meats, veggies, etc.), top with the mozzarella, and then sprinkle with the parmesan.
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  Place in the oven, and bake until the cheese is bubbly, and starting to brown, about 12 – 14 minutes. Allow them to cool slightly, and maybe add a bit of sauce to the top.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Cut into planks, and serve, while nice and warm. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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