Bread and Butter Pizza

For however long there’s been pizza, people have been topping bread with sauce and cheese, hoping to produce something close to actual pizza. But, no matter what kind of bread was used, or how hot the oven was, the final product just wasn’t pizza. Well, thanks to a little bit of butter, some Parmigiano-Reggiano, and one fast, simple extra step, we’ve done the impossible. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus…and he’s bringing pizza.

How to Make Bread and Butter Pizza

I know people will be skeptical, as they should, since this looks just like all those other failed attempts, but one bite will change their minds…and lives…forever. Here are a few tips for getting it right every time: 

• Don’t mess with success: Yes, I’m overselling this, but I can’t help it. By insulating the bread with butter, so it doesn’t get soggy from the sauce, and adding a layer of crispy, caramelized cheese to the bottom crust, we’ve turned something unremarkable, into something that tastes, and eats like a slice of Detroit-style pizza. 
• Use thick bread: Of course, you’ll need to use a nice, thick slice of bread, preferably one with an open crumb, so we have lots of nooks and crannies for the butter to get into, but that should be too hard to find. 
• Don’t overdo it: The other key tip is to not overdo the toppings. A light touch with the sauce and mozzarella will allow the magic of the crispy, buttery crust to really shine through. 

With that in mind, this method will work with any of your favorite toppings, but no matter what you use, I really do hope you give this game-changing Bread and Butter Pizza a try soon. Enjoy! 

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