Italian Cheese Bread

By shelliec

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 171 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 428 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• Dash pepper
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add water and oil to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.

Punch the dough down; place on a greased 12-in. pizza pan and pat into a 12-in. circle. Brush with salad dressing. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with cheeses.

Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.