Pandesal Supreme Pizza: Pan-Meriendang Pinoy
Gawing mas masarap ang iyong paboritong tinapay!
No bread is more beloved by Filipinos than the Pandesal. A breakfast staple, with dozens of ways to eat it that can take tons of forms: especially pizza.
So, here’s an easy and quick recipe requiring little ingredients, that you don’t need to travel all the way to Italy to do! These homemade pizza bites will surely be a household favorite!
PIZZA-DESAL
The pandesal’s chewy texture is what helps this recipe stand out. The soft inner part of the bread is perfect as a base, while the lightly toasted crust gives a crunch reminiscent of a pizza’s toasty bottom layer.
This recipe also only uses ingredients available at your local market or grocery store, but with dozens of flavors to try, you can definitely experiment with this all you want!
Their compact size makes them pretty handy for road trips, or for passing around at your next potluck!
INGREDIENTS:
NOTE: This recipe makes two (2) servings.
- 3 pieces Pan desal
- 2 pieces Cooked Ham, cut into squares
- Pizza Sauce (or Tomato Sauce)
- Quickmelt Cheese
- Bellpepper, sliced to strips
- White onions, sliced to strips
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Slice the pan desal from the sides to cut them in half. This recipe should be able to make six pizza pieces, good for two people.
2. Then, spread two tablespoons of pizza sauce on the inner side of the bread to create the base. Top it with some sliced ham, bell peppers, and onions, or any pizza toppings you would like.
3. Cover the top with grated quick-melt cheese and sprinkle in some salt and pepper for seasoning.
4. Lay the pandesal halves on a tray, then bake in the oven at 160° for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
5. Serve while warm. For more flavor, you can even add some hot sauce to give it a spicier kick!
Masarap no? Diba, may bago kanang mahanda sa susunod na merienda mo! Ang dali-dali pa!
So, make most of your favorite Filipino bread, with this Julie-fied recipe!