Yummy Essentials Garlic Bread Ciabatta Pizza Food

YUMMY ESSENTIALS: GARLIC BREAD CIABATTA PIZZA

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• The idea for making this a garlic-bread pizza all began when I was disappointed with the sogginess of the bread when it came out of the oven. My solution was to toast the bread, and I thought that if the bread is going to be toasted, why not make it garlic bread? So, now you know the rest of the story.
• I make my own ciabatta bread (when I can), and also my own pizza sauce. Obviously, if you want to make this quick and simple, just go to your happy grocer, and pick up what you need.
• I do not have a ciabatta bread recipe posted; however, if you are in the market for a good pizza sauce, here you go: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/quick-essentials-down-dirty-pizza-sauce.html?r=3
• If you want to have some fun, try mixing the mozzarella cheese with some provolone, fontana, or other cheeses; how about a bit of goat cheese?
• You can make garlic bread with garlic salt, garlic powder, or fresh minced garlic. I experimented with all three, and I love the flavor that fresh garlic brings to this recipe.
• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• Add the garlic, and celery salt, to the melted butter, then stir to combine.
• Use a bread knife to cut the ciabatta in half lengthwise.
• Brush with the butter/garlic/celery salt mixture.
• Place the bread under your oven broiler, and get it nice and toasty.
• Remove the bread, and set the temperature of the oven to 400f (205c).
• Brush the sauce on the cut (toasted) sides of the bread.
• Grab a pinch or two, then sprinkle on the dried basil and oregano, until you like what you see.
• Add desired toppings (meats, veggies, etc.), top with the mozzarella, and then sprinkle with the parmesan.
• Place in the oven, and bake until the cheese is bubbly, and starting to brown, about 12 - 14 minutes. Allow them to cool slightly, and maybe add a bit of sauce to the top.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Cut into planks, and serve, while nice and warm. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

CIABATTA PIZZAS WITH STICKY ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and heat the oil in a large, lidded frying pan. Add the onions, garlic and rosemary with a splash of water, cover, then cook for about 10 mins until soft. Remove the lid, turn up the heat, then cook for a few more mins.
• Stir in the peppers, olives and some seasoning. Place the ciabatta halves, facing upwards, on a baking tray. Divide the mixture over the bread, spreading a little to cover. Sprinkle over the cheese, then bake for 10 mins or until the cheese is bubbling. These are delicious with a green salad.