There was a time when one couldn't imagine a shop bought pre-packed bread would begin to compare with the delights of fresh food served in a restaurant. It looks like the times are changing as Pizza Express unveils its Garlic Bread with Mozzarella.

Once removed from the packaging you will notice two medium-sized oval shaped breads which are about the same size as the restaurant served ones. As a starter one bread is probably enough for one person, but if sharing with a main course four people could easily share both breads, or two people could share one. On top of the bread are small cubes of mozzarella. A handy tip here is to spread the cubes evenly around the surface of the bread (not too close to the sides) so that the cheese doesn't all melt into one spot in the centre.

After a 8-10 minutes in the oven at about 200 degrees the breads are ready to eat, as simple as that -- and the smell around your house will be mouth-watering.

As for the taste, it is sublime. Quite buttery with just the right balance of garlic, and the creaminess of the mozzarella just tops it off. The texture of the bread is soft and a little doughy inside. Not quite the same as fresh bread of course, but for a ready-made product, this is quite a feat.

The garlic bread is a little more expensive than most, but in this instance you certainly get what you pay for.