🍕 Homemade French Bread Pizza Recipe

Here’s a simple and delicious Homemade French Bread Pizza recipe you can whip up in under 30 minutes:

🍕 Homemade French Bread Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of French bread (split in half lengthwise)

• 1–1½ cups pizza sauce (jarred or homemade)

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• Toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives)

• Olive oil or melted butter (optional)

• Garlic powder and Italian seasoning (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Set your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Prep the Bread:

   • Slice the French bread in half lengthwise. Then, cut into portions if desired.

   • Optional: Lightly brush the cut sides with olive oil or melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder for extra flavor.

3. Toast the Bread (optional but recommended):

   • Place bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for 3–5 minutes until slightly crisp. This prevents sogginess.

4. Assemble the Pizza:

   • Spread a layer of pizza sauce on each bread half.

   • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

   • Add your favorite toppings.

5. Bake:

   • Return to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are golden brown.

6. Finish & Serve:

   • Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, or fresh basil if desired.

   • Slice and serve immediately.

🔄 Customization Ideas:

• Veggie Lovers: Mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, olives, spinach

• Meat Lovers: Pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon bits

• Margherita Style: Fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, basil

• BBQ Chicken: BBQ sauce instead of pizza sauce, cooked chicken, red onion, cheddar/mozzarella blend