Description
Pizza de Pão is a delicious and easy-to-make savory bread-based pizza that combines a soft homemade dough with classic pizza toppings like mozzarella, pepperoni, and pizza sauce. Baked to a golden crust and topped with aromatic herbs, it’s perfect for a satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well blended to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Form Dough: Pour in the milk and vegetable oil and stir until a soft and pliable dough forms, ensuring the mixture is homogeneous and workable.
- Prepare Dough Base: Transfer the dough into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly and pressing down firmly to create a uniform base for the pizza toppings.
- Pre-bake Dough: Bake the dough for about 15 minutes until it turns a light golden brown, which helps set the crust before adding toppings.
- Add Sauce: Remove the dish from the oven and generously spread the pizza sauce evenly over the baked dough surface.
- Layer Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer with sliced pepperoni and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Season: Dust the entire pizza with dried oregano and garlic powder to enhance flavor and aroma.
- Bake Toppings: Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pizza to cool for a few moments to set before cutting into squares and serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute pepperoni with other toppings like mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers as desired.
- For a crispier crust, bake the dough slightly longer before adding toppings.
- Use low-fat cheese to make this recipe lighter.
- Make sure to preheat the oven fully for even baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
