Pepperoni Bread Pizza
A warm, cheesy bread roll filled with pepperoni and mozzarella, brushed with melted butter, then baked until golden and served with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough fully thawed, white or wheat
- 8 oz sliced pepperoni or more if desired
- 2 c fresh mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- ⅓ to ½ c all-purpose flour for rolling the dough
- Marinara sauce, melted cheese, ranch, Italian dressing or preferred dipping sauce, for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Baking Tray
- Once the bread dough is fully thawed, preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside.
Step 2: Roll Out the Dough
- Lightly flour a clean work surface with all-purpose flour.
- Place the thawed bread dough on the floured surface and roll it out to approximately ¼ inch thick. The dough may be shaped into either a rectangle or an oval, depending on preference.
Step 3: Add the Cheese
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges to help with sealing.
Step 4: Add the Pepperoni
- Arrange the sliced pepperoni evenly over the mozzarella cheese, covering the surface of the dough.
Step 5: Roll the Dough
- Starting from the long side closest to you, carefully roll the dough into a tight log.
- Seal the seam by gently pressing the dough together. Transfer the rolled dough, seam-side down, to the prepared baking tray.
Step 6: Brush with Butter
- Brush the top and sides of the rolled dough evenly with the melted butter.
Step 7: Bake
- Place the baking tray on the center rack of the preheated oven.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the outside is golden brown and the dough is fully cooked through in the center.
- If the exterior browns too quickly before the center is cooked, loosely cover the bread with foil and continue baking until done.
Step 8: Slice and Serve
- Remove the baked Pepperoni Bread Pizza from the oven and allow it to rest for several minutes before slicing.
- Slice into portions and arrange on a serving tray with dipping sauces of choice, such as marinara sauce, melted cheese, ranch, Italian dressing, or garlic butter.
- Serve warm.
Notes
To make this Pepperoni Bread Pizza gluten-free, use certified gluten-free bread dough or gluten-free pizza dough in place of regular frozen bread dough. Replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend for rolling. Confirm that the pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, butter, and any dipping sauces are certified gluten-free, as some processed meats and sauces may contain gluten-based additives or cross-contamination risks.