STALE BREAD PIZZA WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES, Sicilian style, easy and quick, reuse stale bread to avoid waste, economical recipe for lunch or dinner.
When you have leftover stale bread, it’s nice to find a recipe to reuse it. The stale bread pizza with tomatoes and olives is delicious, simple, and quick, perfect even as an appetizer.
For the stale bread pizza recipe, I used bread, cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers, and fiordilatte. With a sprinkle of oregano and a drizzle of oil, it was a hit, better than a steak for me.
Of course, you can top or prepare this kind of pizza as you like. Mine is small, but a baking sheet with all these slices of bread will be perfect even as an appetizer.
Follow me in the kitchen today; we have stale bread pizza with cherry tomatoes and olives.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 3 slices stale bread
- 10 olives (black or green)
- 1 tbsp capers
- 2.8 oz fiordilatte (provola or mozzarella)
Steps
Soak the bread in water or milk, then drain and arrange the slices on a lightly oiled baking tray.
Cut the cherry tomatoes into small pieces and place them on the bread. Add the pitted olives, capers, chopped fiordilatte, and oregano to taste.
Drizzle with oil, season with salt, then bake in a hot oven at 356°F for 10-15 minutes, just enough to melt the cheese.
I used the air fryer at 374°F for about 8 minutes.
Bon appetit
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FAQ (Questions and Answers) Stale Bread Pizza with Tomatoes and Olives
What is stale bread pizza?
It is a traditional Italian dish that uses stale or leftover bread as a base instead of the traditional pizza dough. It is a tasty way to reuse leftover bread, avoiding food waste.
How do you prepare the base with stale bread?
To prepare the base with stale bread, start by slicing the stale bread into thin slices or cubes. Then, soak it in water or milk to soften. After letting the bread rest for a while, you can spread it in an oiled baking tray, creating a thick and even base.
Can I use other types of bread besides stale bread?
Yes, you can use various types of stale or leftover bread to prepare the base, such as Tuscan bread or ciabatta.
How do you make the topping with tomato, olives, capers, and fiordilatte?
The topping can be made with diced tomato, pitted black or green olives, capers, fiordilatte or mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
How long should I bake the stale bread pizza and at what temperature?
It depends. If you want a crispier pizza, at least 20-25 minutes; if you just want to melt the cheese on a soft base, only 10 minutes.
