I am trying my hand at making french bread pizza, and it didn't turn out so great. I bought a package of those french bread sticks at my local bakery, sliced them in half lengthwise and put my toppings on top. I baked them for 13 minutes on 350 (until the edges turned brown) but my bread is soggy! Any suggestions?
2006-07-22 18:30:50 · 24 answers · asked by Kristin 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Next time, don't bake them, broil them. It's much faster and since the bread is already baked, there's no need to bake it -- you really just want to heat the sauce and toppings and melt the cheese.
2006-07-22 18:32:32 · answer #1 · answered by Fall Down Laughing 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't buy the frozen ones, they NEVER cook in the middle!!! What I would do is either toast the bread slightly beforehand, and then put on the toppings, or put a layer of cheese down before you put the sauce, because the sauce is probably what is making your bread soggy. So do thin layer of cheese, sauce, cheese, toppings, or whatever, and possibly that will prevent sogginess. Good luck!
2006-07-23 01:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by Spencer L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toast the bread lightly, then add the cheese first. Then your other toppings, with a little more cheese on top of that. The first layer of cheese will keep the sauce from oozing into your bread making it soggy. And you might try a toaster oven or broiling your pizza, too. Good luck!
2006-07-23 01:35:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you could try toasting it first like the person about me sad.
But, what probably happened is that you didn't hollow out some of the bread inside. This creates more room for the toppings and less chance for the bread to become soggy :)
2006-07-23 01:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by cutiewithabooooty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple!.Just apply a thin layer of butter or mayonnaise to the bread before putting on the sauce and topping.The oil in butter or mayonnaise will stop the liquid from the sauce to sip thru to the bread when baking.
2006-07-23 11:03:30 · answer #5 · answered by The busy baker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use any or all of these tips:
(1) Use a thicker chunky sauce.
(2) spread garlic butter on breads, toast first
(3) melt cheese quickly before toppings (seals bread)
(4) THEN vegetables & toppings briefly at higher heat
(at higher high it burns quicker...watch closely)
I worked in pizza parlor. Trick is quick cooking at high heat...not 13 min...lets sauce ruin bread) Experiement! Enjoy!
We used to sometimes stir fry vegees quickly in advance too.
2006-07-23 01:42:28 · answer #6 · answered by Cowboy Cartoonist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you waiting to eat them? Because that might make them turn soggy, at my work we make them but the bread is not very soft.. maybe you could even try freezing the products and then putting them on. But it probably is just the bread.
2006-07-23 01:33:53 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica Marie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Butter the slices lightly and toast them for a few minutes before hand. Then take them from the oven, add your toppings and bake untill the cheese melts and turns a golden color....a bit longer if you like crispy edges. I hope this helps! Take care!
2006-07-23 01:33:26 · answer #8 · answered by silent.peace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
toast the bread first.
put the cheese first on the bread after toasting and THEN the sauce. The cheese will act as a sealant to prevent the liquid marinara sauce from soaking the breat.
2006-07-23 01:33:53 · answer #9 · answered by Iomegan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe Toast your bread first and let it get crispy and then after a few minutes of browning the bread, add your toppings and rebake until the cheese melts over it all and it is all heated thoroughly!!! Good luck!!!
2006-07-23 01:54:30 · answer #10 · answered by Cali girl 06! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋