Parmesan Oregano Bread (aka Pizza Bread)

Name: Parmesan Oregano Bread (aka Pizza Bread)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 1 loaf
Ingredients: 7.08 g package yeast; 295.73 ml lukewarm milk; 14.79 ml salt; 59.14 ml olive oil; 14.79 ml oregano, dried; 59.14 ml fresh grated parmesan cheese; 709.77-828.06 ml flour; 29.58 ml olive oil; 14.79 ml dried oregano; 29.58 ml fresh grated parmesan cheese

Submitted by Connie K

"The directions fill a loaf pan with balls, for a special presentation. This can also be shaped into s standard loaf or a round loaf. Posting this in response to a request. I have not yet tried it, but I will! Times are estimates."

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Ready In:: 1hr 45mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 1 loaf

ingredients

7.08 g package yeast
295.73 ml lukewarm milk
14.79 ml salt
59.14 ml olive oil
14.79 ml oregano, dried
59.14 ml fresh grated parmesan cheese
709.77-828.06 ml flour
29.58 ml olive oil
14.79 ml dried oregano
29.58 ml fresh grated parmesan cheese

directions

Dissolve the yeast in the milk; Add salt, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon oregano, and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
Add flour a little at a time; When dough is manageable, turn out dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
Place in bowl lightly oiled with olive oil; Rise for 1 hour in dark, warm place until dough has doubled.
Knead dough for 2-4 minutes; Divide dough into 20 equal pieces, roll each piece into a ball; Butter large loaf pan and place 14 of the balls on the bottom in 2 rows, 7 in each row; Brush with olive oil; Place remaining 6 balls down the middle on top of the other 14; Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon oregano and 2 tablespoons parmesan.
Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
Bake for 35-40 minutes at 400 degrees.
The balls will produce a beautiful,"mountainous" surface on the bread- a real conversation piece!

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Reviews

I tried this recipe and found that the bread was to salty for one loaf of bread. I made a second loaf and instead of 1 tablespoon of salt I used 1 teaspoon of salt and it was a lot better.

Gwen Sargeant
I didn't make this as a bread, but as a pizza crust, and it sure made a good one. The changes I made to the recipe were in the spices, I didn't use the oregano, but used 1 rounded tablespoon of Penzey's pizza seasoning, and 1 rounded teaspoon of garlic powder. I've been hooked lately on finding the perfect homemade pizza crust from scratch and this is the best I've found so far. Thanks Connie, we love it as a pizza crust!

Teresa M
This was very good! Smelled lovely too! Followed directions, and you're right it looked very impressive too. Thank you.

Liara
Oh, this was just delicious! I haven't made bread in a while and was delighted with the results of this. It was easy to make with great results, thanks Connie!

Sharon123