Appetizer for 12

Italian Bread Wedges

Name: Italian Bread Wedges
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tsp active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 1 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp canola oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 1/4 to 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup fat-free italian salad dressing; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp dried thyme; 1 dash pepper; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

$0.85for 445 minServes 12

Yeasted dough rises briefly, then bakes with Italian dressing, herbs, garlic, and melted cheeses.

Photo: tasteofhome.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Mozzarella, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.54

Swaps

Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugarOlive and cooking oilFlourRelish, dressings, steak sauceDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
12servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Budget Appetizers Snacks

Typical price

$0.21 per serving$0.85 for 4

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Ingredients

3 tsp active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup fat-free italian salad dressing
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 dash pepper
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps

Stir the yeast and sugar into the warm water and let it stand for 5 minutes.
Mix in the oil, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough, then knead it for 3 minutes.
Press the dough into a greased 9-by-13-inch baking pan and let it rise for 10 minutes.
Mix the dressing, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and pepper, then spread it over the dough.
Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan over the top and bake at 425 F for 15 minutes.
Cool the bread for 5 minutes, then cut it into wedges.