Four slices of French bread pizza with melted cheese and basil leaves on a cooling rack on a white table with glasses, plates, and a bowl of basil.

Kitchen Stories' French Bread Pizza

Name: Kitchen Stories' French Bread Pizza | Bosch | Heart of the Home
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 baguette; 2 tomatoes; 7 oz tomato purée; 1/4 tsp chili flakes; 2 tsp basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 1/2 oz Emmentaler cheese; 2 1/2 oz buffalo mozzarella cheese; Salt; Pepper

Kitchen Stories

Anyone can cook

Difficulty

Easy

Total time

35 min

Cooking time

20 min

Turn a simple loaf into a crowd-pleasing meal with our French bread pizza — an easy, oven-baked twist that delivers a crisp crust and melty cheese in minutes. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers, it’s endlessly customizable with your favorite toppings and comes with clear step‑by‑step instructions and Bosch oven tips to ensure even browning and reliable results every time.

Ingredients

2 servings:

1 baguette

2 tomatoes

7 oz tomato purée

1/4 tsp chili flakes

2 tsp basil

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp olive oil

2 1/2 oz Emmentaler cheese

2 1/2 oz buffalo mozzarella cheese

Salt

Pepper

Utensils

Serrated knife

Cutting board

Oven

Bowl (small)

Parchment paper

Instructions

Two small loaves of French bread on a wooden cutting board with a hand holding one loaf and a knife poised to cut it.

Step 1

Ingredients: 1 baguette | 2 tomatoes

Utensils: serrated knife | cutting board | oven

Preheat the oven to 180°C/360°F. Cut the tomatoes into small pieces and slice the baguette in half lengthwise. Then cut in half again, this time widthwise.

Hand holding a small glass bowl with dried herbs above a glass bowl containing red sauce with chili flakes on a white surface.

Step 2

Utensils: bowl (small)

Mix tomato purée, chili flakes, basil, dried oregano, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Four French bread halves on a baking tray lined with parchment paper topped with tomato sauce and basil leaves with a person sprinkling shredded cheese on one half.

Step 3

Ingredients: 2 1/2 oz Emmentaler cheese | 2 1/2 oz buffalo mozzarella cheese

Utensils: parchment paper

Transfer baguette halves to a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread with the tomato sauce. Place tomato pieces and basil on top and sprinkle with Emmentaler cheese. Pull the mozzarella into pieces and place onto the baguettes. Bake for approx. 15 min at 180°C/360°F. Turn on the grill function and bake for approx. 3 min. more, or until cheese is bubbly and brown on top. Serve and enjoy!

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Get the Kitchen Stories' French Bread Pizza RecipeFor the full instructions, download our printable recipe guide. It has everything you need to recreate this delicious meal in your own home.Download the PDF here