notes/Recipes/French-Bread-Pizza.md

link	rating	time	yield
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/french-bread-pizzas-with-mozzarella-and-pepperoni-56390008	4	30 minutes	4

French Bread Pizza

#dinner #easy #lunch

Ingredients

• 1 (12–14") soft loaf French or Italian bread, split in half lengthwise
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• 1/2 cup store-bought tomato sauce
• 1 cup coarsely grated mozzarella (about 4 ounces)
• 3 ounces sliced pepperoni
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil

Preparation

1. Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Place bread, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and rub cut sides with garlic.
2. Spread tomato sauce on cut sides of bread. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and red-pepper flakes, if using.
3. Bake until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Top with basil.