PIZZA LOAF

I absolutely love this recipe, it combines the crustiness of a fresh loaf of bread together with the mouthwatering flavours of a pizza. Together these flavours combine to make a Pizza Loaf which is so delicious you may have to make two because if it's anything like at our place, everyone will be coming back for seconds.

                                                                                                      PIZZA LOAF                     

1 Unsliced White Tank Loaf (cylindrical) of Bread
250g Pork and Veal Mince
125g Salami, finely chopped
2 Spring Onions, chopped
1 small Green Capsicum, chopped
440g can Pineapple Pieces, drained
2 T chopped Black Olives
1/4 cup Tomato Paste
1 T fresh Thyme Leaves
4 slices Cheddar Cheese


1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Cut one end off loaf of bread, 
    reserve.Scoop out centre, leaving a 1cm layer; use the centre to make 
    breadcrumbs.You will need 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs for this recipe.

2. Combine the breadcrumbs in large mixing bowl with mince, salami, spring
    onions, capsicum, pineapple, olives, tomato paste and thyme. Spoon into
    loaf, replace end of loaf, hold in position with toothpicks.


3. Place loaf on an oven tray, cover with aluminium foil, bake for 40 minutes.
    Remove foil, bake for a further 30 minutes.Lay cheese slices over top, bake
    for 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted,stand 5 minutes, serve sliced.


COOKING HINTS FROM VON:-


* Can substitute the salami with bacon.


* Can substitute any mince for the pork and veal mince.