Pizza Toast
Pizza Toast is a quick and easy way to enjoy pizza flavors on crisp bread, ideal for a quick snack or a light meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces beef tomatoes
- 250 ml passata
- 250 g mozzarella (2 balls), cut into thin slices Use dry mozzarella for best results
- 50 g parmesan Grated
- 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves removed from stem Add fresh basil after the first bake for best flavor
- 4 large slices sourdough bread Sourdough gives the best flavor and bite
- 2 cloves garlic For rubbing on toast before frying
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Plus more for frying
- to taste Salt & Pepper Season lightly as parmesan and tomatoes add salt naturally
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 180°C (fan-assisted).
- Fry the sourdough slices in batches in a frying pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- While frying, rub the exposed side of each slice with a garlic clove to infuse flavor.
- Fry each side for about 2 minutes until golden, then transfer to a baking tray.
- Pat the mozzarella slices with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Assembly
- Place mozzarella slices on the toasted sourdough, followed by a layer of fresh basil leaves and sliced beef tomatoes.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top each slice with passata (about 2 tbsp per slice), grated parmesan, and a sprinkle of oregano.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Store leftover Pizza Toast in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a low oven or toaster oven to keep the bread crisp; avoid microwaving if you want to keep the toast crunchy.