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French Bread Pizza Recipe: The Ultimate Guide to a Crispy, Cheesy Masterpiece

This elite French Bread Pizza Recipe features a thick, crusty baguette base, vibrant tomato sauce, and bubbling mozzarella with scorched spots. Learn the professional pre-toasting secret for the ultimate non-soggy, handheld pizza experience in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Components
  • 1 large French Baguette Approximately 24 inches (60cm), thick and crusty
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil For the foundational fat barrier
  • 1.5 cups Rich Tomato Sauce Vibrant red and thick
  • 3 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded low-moisture whole milk
  • 4 oz Pepperoni Slices Circular and ready to curl
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Finely crumbled
  • 0.5 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes For a hint of heat

Equipment

  • 1 Serrated bread knife To slice the baguette without crushing the crumb.
  • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet Large enough to fit the baguette halves.
  • 1 Pastry Brush For applying the olive oil barrier.

Method
 

Prep and Pre-Toast
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice the baguette lengthwise and brush the crumb with olive oil.
  2. Bake the bread cut-side up for 5-7 minutes until golden brown with a visible toasted crumb texture.
Assembly and Final Bake
  1. Spread the rich tomato sauce over the bread, followed by a heavy layer of mozzarella and pepperoni slices.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbling. Broil for 1-2 minutes to get golden-brown scorched spots.
  3. Sprinkle with dried oregano and red pepper flakes before resting on a wooden board.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 18gFat: 22gFiber: 3g

Notes

Always use low-moisture mozzarella for the best melt and golden spots.
Do not skip the pre-toasting step; it is essential for a crispy, non-soggy crust.
Keyword Crispy Baguette Pizza,French Bread Pizza Recipe,Homemade Pizza

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