Bread pizza offers a quick and customizable option for pizza lovers who want a fast and fuss-free alternative. It’s perfect as a snack, light meal, or even an appetizer for gatherings or parties. This delicious and convenient alternative to traditional pizza can be easily made at home using bread as a base instead of traditional pizza dough. This means you don’t have to worry about making or waiting for pizza dough to rise.
Last evening, I planned to make a pizza but couldn’t knead the dough due to some reasons. We usually prefer homemade pizza dough over store-bought ones. Then I remembered seeing a chef’s reel on making pizza with bread. That’s how my evening was made complete with this cheese-filled bread pizza topped with shredded beef.
Why Choose Bread Pizza?
Bread pizza is a quick and fun meal option that can be enjoyed as a snack, lunch, or even a light dinner. It’s a great way to satisfy pizza cravings without the hassle of making or buying pizza dough. Plus, you can easily experiment with different toppings and flavors to suit your family’s preferences. In this recipe, I have used shredded beef as the main topping ingredient. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying meal or snack for your family.
Ingredients Needed for Bread Pizza
Basic Ingredients:
- Bread slices: Choose any type of bread you prefer, such as white bread, whole wheat bread, or even baguette slices. Opt for thick and sturdy bread to hold the toppings without becoming soggy.
- Pizza sauce: Use store-bought pizza sauce or make your own by combining tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes with basil, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. A pinch of sugar balances the acidity.
- Cheese: Mozzarella is the traditional choice due to its excellent melting properties. You can also experiment with cheddar, pizza cheese, or a blend of different cheeses for added flavor.
- Toppings: Customize your bread pizza with sliced vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Add cooked meats such as shredded beef, pepperoni, ham, or chicken. Vegetarian options like tofu or paneer also work great. Fresh herbs like basil or oregano can enhance the flavor.
To elevate the taste further, you can sprinkle dried chili flakes, garlic powder, or grated Parmesan cheese on top. You can either bake the bread slices in the oven or cook them on a closed tawa until the cheese melts completely. To save time, prepare the shredded beef in advance and store it in the freezer for later use.
Ingredients for Shredded Beef Topping
- Beef, cut into small cubes – 200g
- Crushed ginger and garlic – 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- Pepper powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
- Finely chopped onion – 1
- Finely chopped tomatoes – 1
- Finely chopped capsicum – 1/2
- Oil – 2 teaspoons
- Pizza sauce – 3 tablespoons
- Chili flakes – 1 teaspoon
- Pizza seasoning or mixed herbs – 1 teaspoon
- Mozzarella cheese or pizza cheese – 3 tablespoons
- Bread – 3 slices
- Butter – for toasting
Method of Preparation
- Clean the beef and pressure cook it with salt, turmeric powder, pepper powder, crushed ginger garlic, and enough water to cover the beef for about 3 whistles.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally, remove excess water, and let the beef cool completely.
- Shred the cooked beef using a fork or mixer, making sure not to grind it into a paste.
- Heat oil in a kadai and add chopped onions.
- Once the onions change color, add chopped tomatoes and capsicum.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper powder.
- Add the shredded beef and mix well.
- Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes on low flame, then turn off the heat.
- Apply butter on a pan and toast the bread on one side until golden and crisp.
- Place the toasted side up and spread pizza sauce on the bread.
- Add the shredded beef mix over the sauce.
- Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese over the toppings.
- Garnish with red chili flakes and seasonings.
- Brush the pan with butter again and place the bread pizza on it.
- Cover with a lid and cook on low flame until the cheese melts completely (4-5 minutes).
- Serve hot with tomato sauce.
Final Thoughts
Bread pizza is a quick, tasty, and convenient dish that can be prepared for an evening snack, lunchbox treat, or starter. Try this amazing recipe at home and customize it with your favorite toppings. Enjoy this scrumptious short meal and let us know your feedback in the comments!
