Pepperoni Bread is a fun twist on pizza night. Made with frozen bread dough, pepperoni, and mozzarella, it's perfect for game day or a snack.
Ingredients
1poundfrozen bread doughthawed
⅓pounddeli sliced pepperoniabout 5 ounces
½poundsliced mozzarella cheeseabout 8 ounces
1large egg
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
pizza or marinara saucefor dipping, optional
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll the dough out into a large rectangle (about 8 x 12 inches).
Cover the dough with a layer of pepperoni slices, overlapping a bit as needed.
Top with the mozzarella cheese slces.
Starting with the longer side, roll the dough into a log. Place the dough on the lined baking sheet with the seam side down.
In a small bowl, beat the egg. Brush the beaten egg on top of the dough and sprinkle with the Italian seasoning. Use a sharp knife to score the top of the bread 4 times.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes on the baking sheet before slicing and serving.
Serve with warn marinara or pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
Follow the instructions on your bread dough for how to thaw. You will likely need to thaw the dough in the refrigerator for several hours (or overnight).
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a spicy kick try adding some pepperoncinis or jalapenos.
Try sprinkling some grated parmesan on the top before baking.