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Bird's-eye view of a rectangular bread topped with melted Italian cheese blend, butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

Copycat Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread

Soft, cheesy copycat Little Caesars Italian cheese bread with a golden crust, garlic butter, and Italian seasoning. Ready in under 90 minutes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 cup warm water 110°F (45°C)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 300g
  • 2 cups Italian cheese blend (Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan) 8 oz
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven and Prep Pan:

    Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and give it a light greasing.

  • Activate Yeast Mixture:

    In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Wait 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  • Mix and Knead Dough:

    Pour in olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour into the yeast mixture. Stir until a soft, sticky dough develops. Incorporate extra flour as necessary. Turn dough onto a floured counter and knead for 5-7 minutes until it's smooth and stretchy.

  • Let Dough Rise:

    Put the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes or until it doubles in volume.

  • Press Dough and Add Cheese:

    Deflate the dough and press it evenly into the prepared pan. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Distribute the Italian cheese blend uniformly over the dough, ensuring it reaches the edges.

  • Bake Until Golden:

    Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden. While the bread bakes, combine melted butter with garlic powder.

  • Brush with Garlic Butter:

    Take the bread out of the oven and promptly brush it with the garlic butter. Dust Italian seasoning over the top.

  • Cool, Slice, and Serve:

    Cool for 5 minutes, then lift from the pan and slice into 12 pieces with a pizza cutter. Serve while warm.
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