French bread pizza — Adapted from the original recipe (opens in a new tab) Method ↓ Metric US Print Ingredients Copy 1 large loaf French or Italian bread (about 18 inch long, 4 inch wide), split in half lengthways then crossways 3 tbsp butter 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 cloves garlic, finely minced Pinch red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil (or a mix), minced Kosher salt 1 x 14.5oz can crushed tomatoes 8oz mozzarella, freshly grated 2oz Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated Method Cook 01 Press the cut sides of the bread down firmly until compressed to about two-thirds of their original height — this makes them easier to top 02 Melt the butter with half the olive oil, stir in the garlic, chilli flakes and oregano, and brush evenly over the cut sides of the bread 03 Scatter over the mozzarella first and melt it partially under the grill — this stops the pizza going soggy 04 Spoon over the crushed tomatoes, season with salt, and top with the Parmigiano-Reggiano 05 Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and grill until bubbling and golden 06 Scatter with the fresh parsley or basil to serve Filed under American Main