Easy Pizza Bread

By srumbel

Easy Pizza Bread - perfect solution for those days when you are craving pizza but don't want the fuss!
from crunchycreamysweet.com

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of Italian bread
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 to 1 ,5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 cup pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce
• 18 to 20 pepperoni slices
• 1 and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• olives, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the bread lengthwise and place both parts face up on the sheet.
Brush both pieces with melted butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder.
Cover with a piece of aluminum foil and place in the oven.
Bake for 8 minutes.
Uncover bread. Top with sauce, cheese, pepperoni and olives.
Place bread back in the oven for about 4 more minutes, to melt the cheese. (see note)
Remove from the oven and place on a cutting board. Let cool for few minutes.
Slice and serve.