Ingredients:

  • 1 large loaf French bread (approx. 14-16 oz)
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced (approx. 20g)
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 0.75 cup Pizza sauce
  • 2 cups Shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Use your serrated knife to slice the French bread in half lengthwise. Place both halves cut side up on your baking sheet.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the 56g of softened butter, 30ml of olive oil, 20g of minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Note: Mixing the oil and butter prevents the garlic from burning too fast.
  3. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut surfaces of the bread, making sure to reach the very edges.
  4. Slide the tray into the oven for 5 minutes until the edges are just starting to turn golden and the kitchen smells like a dream.
  5. Remove the tray and spread 0.75 cup of pizza sauce over the toasted bread.
  6. Evenly distribute the 2 cups of mozzarella followed by the 0.5 cup of Parmesan.
  7. Return the tray to the oven and bake for 7 minutes until the cheese is molten and starts to show small brown spots.
  8. Let the pizza sit for 2 minutes on the tray. Note: This allows the sauce to settle so it doesn't slide off when you slice it.
  9. Tear the fresh basil leaves over the top and slice into individual servings.