Caesar Salad Crusty Bread for Cold Wintry Evening

Ingredients

Prep the Pan

• olive oil
• panko (optional) or semolina (optional)

Dough

• 1 1/2 cups warm water (100-110*F)
• 2 tablespoons fast rise yeast
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon seasoning salt (we use Spike)
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 5-6 cups flour

Filling

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (no substitutes)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or pressed)
• 1 tablespoon parsley (dry, 2 T if fresh)

Finishing Touches

• 1 large egg
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• parmesan cheese
• mozzarella cheese
• garlic powder
• salt & pepper (for dusting over the top)
• olive oil, for drizzling

Directions

1. 1

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; drizzle olive oil in a 10-inch springform or round cake-pan; sprinkle with panko or semolina (OPTIONAL); set aside.

2. 2

   FOR DOUGH: whisk water and yeast together in mixing bowl; let stand 2-3 minutes (dissolve the yeast). Briskly whisk remaining ingredients EXCEPT for the flour--use only 3-4 cups of the flour at this point; mix and then knead with dough hook on lowest speed of mixer for 5-8 minutes, sprinkling in more flour to form a soft dough.

3. 3

   Remove hook, then spray dough with cooking spray; cover mixer with large sheet of plastic wrap (or clean garbage bag); let dough rise 45-60 minutes--doubled in size.

4. 4

   FOR FILLING: mix all ingredients until well blended; set aside.

5. 5

   BACK TO THE DOUGH: turn out doubled-dough onto lightly floured work surface, gently deflate (punch down); pat or roll into a large oblong, about 1/2-inch thick.

6. 6

   If the dough retracts, let it REST for a minute or two. Then spread filling to within a half-inch of the edges, roll up snugly.

7. 7

   Transfer to prepared pan, shape into a large circle, pinch ends together.

8. 8

   FINISHING TOUCHES: Whisk egg and pinch of sugar and salt in a small bowl; brush on dough, then sprinkle cheese, power, s & p; drizzle with additional olive oil.

9. 9

   Cover loosely with plastic; rise until doubled again, 45-60 minutes.

10. 10

    Preheat the oven to 375. Bake 20 minutes (set the timer); reduce temp to 350; continue baking another 20-30 minutes (top will be browned, cheese melted).

11. 11

    Cool slightly then cut into pieces.

12. 12

    Dip into soup, chili or stew for ultimate satisfaction!