Pepperoni-Olive-Mozzarella Quick Bread ππ«
Aka “Pizza Loaf” ππ₯
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Description:
My husband makes this often during football season π It has a really wonderful flavor left plain, but Chris has been known to cut this into strips and lightly toast them, with a bowl of warmed pizza sauce nearby to dunk them in ππ.
Recipe Category:
Quick Breads π₯
Keywords:
- Breads π
- Weeknight π
- Less than 4 Hours β°
Ingredients:
| Amount | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Parmesan cheese | |
| 1 cup | Milk |
| 1/4 cup | Olive oil |
| 2 | Fresh basil leaves |
| 1/4 tsp | Crushed red pepper flakes |
| 1 | Egg |
| 2 1/4 cups | Flour |
| 3/4 cup | Mozzarella cheese |
| 1/3 cup | Black olives |
| 1/4 cup | Parmesan cheese (grated) |
| 2 | Pepperoni slices |
| 3 | Eggs |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
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Prepare Pan: Generously grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan π³, then coat it with a layer of savory Parmesan cheese π§.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk π₯, olive oil π«, fresh basil leaves πΏ, crushed red pepper flakes πΆοΈ, and eggs π₯.
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Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour πΎ, baking powder, shredded mozzarella cheese π§, pepperoni slices π, black olives π«, and grated Parmesan cheese π§. Mix everything together gently until just combined. Don’t overmix, we want a tender loaf! π€²
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Pour Batter: Pour the deliciously fragrant batter into your prepared loaf pan. If you’re feeling extra cheesy, sprinkle some additional Parmesan cheese on top π§.
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Bake to Perfection: Pop the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean π¦·.
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Cool and Enjoy: Let the loaf cool for 5 minutes in the pan on a wire rack π¬οΈ, then carefully invert it onto the rack to cool completely.
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Serve and Dunk: Slice this savory masterpiece π° into thick, hearty slices. Serve warm with a side of warmed pizza sauce for dipping π , or let it cool completely and enjoy at room temperature. Either way, it’s bound to be a hit! π
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Store and Save: Store any leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator βοΈ for up to 2 days. Though, let’s be honest, it probably won’t last that long once everyone gets a taste! π
This Pepperoni-Olive-Mozzarella Quick Bread is a delightful twist on classic pizza flavors, baked into a convenient loaf perfect for sharing during game nights π, cozy gatherings π₯³, or simply as a tasty treat any day of the week π. With its savory blend of cheeses π§, zesty pepperoni π, and briny olives π«, each bite is a burst of flavor that’ll have you coming back for more π€€. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and get ready to bake up a storm of deliciousness! πͺοΈπ
