Caprese Pizza Recipe

Discover a slice of culinary perfection with our Caprese Pizza featuring ACE Bakery® White Baguettes. Fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil atop ACE Bakery®’s artisanal baguettes create a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of Italy. Elevate your pizza night with this simple yet sophisticated recipe!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ACE Bakery® White Baguette
• 3/4 cup mozzarella
• 2 medium-sized tomatoes
• 4-5 basil leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• salt and peppers

PREP

1. Preheat the oven to 440°F (225°C) .
2. Chop the mozzarella and tomatoes into even slices.
3. Place the garlic cloves into a small bowl and crush it. Mix with 3 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil.
4. Chop the basil leaves finely.
5. Cut a piece of aluminum foil, large enough to fully wrap around an ACE Bakery® White Baguette.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut the baguette diagonally, about 2/3 deep, without cutting all the way through.
2. Spread the garlic and olive oil mixture along the cut surfaces and place the tomatoes and mozzarella slices into the notches.
3. Spread half of the chopped basil leaves and remaining olive oil on top of the baguette. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Wrap the baguette in aluminum foil.
5. Bake the baguette in the oven for 13-15 minutes until golden brown.
6. Remove the foil and sprinkle the rest of the basil along the top.