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This crowd-pleasing Pepperoni Pizza Bread recipe is easy to make and perfect for dinner, lunch boxes, or snacks.
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Ever had a week of dinner fails? Last week I made mashed cauliflower for the first time. And then avocado pudding. To be honest, neither went over particularly well. Sometimes new things are a hit, sometimes they’re a miss.
So sometimes you need an old thing. A really old thing from your own childhood that you know your kids will gobble up and make them forget all about the fails.
When I was growing up, this Pizza Bread was a go-to recipe for my mom. And it’s a crowd-pleaser around here too. Here’s how to make it.
How to Make Homemade Pizza Bread
This starts with a short-cut: Frozen bread dough. Defrost dough and allow it to rise (follow the package instructions). If your dough is portioned into loaves, divide the loaf into two.
Roll each on a lightly floured surface (or on a silicone mat) into a 10- or 12-inch circle. Mix one beaten egg with 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan to form a paste and spread half of the mixture on each round of dough.
Top with mozzarella and pepperoni, plus a generous shake of oregano. I use Applegate Uncured Pepperoni, made from sustainably raised pork. It comes in nice big slices, perfect for these loaves. But you can also change up the fillings, depending on what your family likes best.
Roll each circle into a loaf and seal edges tightly so all the yummy insides won’t come bubbling out while baking. Seal the ends as well and tuck them under the loaves. You can bake this seam side up or down. Brush the loaves with olive oil and bake on a lightly greased baking sheet (or a sheet lined with a silicone mat) at 375 degrees until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
What to Serve With Pizza Bread
My troops don’t care for veggies on the inside, so I serve it with a green salad–plus a few small dishes of pizza or pasta sauce for dunking (get my recipe forEasy Homemade Pizza Sauce). Pack any leftovers (if there are any!) in lunch boxes. It’s great cold.
Can You Freeze Pizza Bread?
Yes! When my mom and I make this, we double the recipe and freeze two of the loaves. Just bake as usual, let the loaves cool, and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and then foil, then pop them into a freezer bag (or right into the freezer–just make sure they’re wrapped tightly). On a busy night, just defrost the loaf and reheat on a baking sheet at 350 degrees F until hot and melty inside.
Pizza Bread
Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
This crowd-pleasing Pepperoni Pizza Bread is easy to make and perfect for dinner, lunch boxes, or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen bread dough, defrosted + risen
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 package pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut defrosted, risen dough in half and roll out each half on a floured surface into a 10-inch or 12-inch circle.
- In a small bowl, combine beaten egg and Parmesan cheese. Spread half of egg mixture on each dough circle, leaving a half-inch border around the edge.
- Spread each circle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cover with pepperoni, and sprinkle with oregano.
- Starting at one end, roll up into a loaf. Seal edges. Seal ends and tuck under loaf.
- Place loaves on greased baking sheet (or a sheet lined with a silicone baking mat), seam side up or down, brush loaves with olive oil, and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Slice while hot and serve with pizza or pasta sauce for dipping.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6Serving Size: 1 Servings
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 156Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 363mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 10g
Disclosure:I’m happy to be part of Applegate’s Sandwich Board and am compensated for my time. All opinions expressed are my own.
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FAQs
On the other hand, "pizza bread" might refer to a type of bread that is made using pizza dough but is not fully prepared into a traditional pizza. It could be a loaf or individual pieces of bread made with similar ingredients but without the distinct pizza toppings.
Do you put raw pepperoni on pizza? ›
You do not need to cook the pepperoni beforehand, but you can as it would help with the crisping. I have put slices into the microwave under a paper towel for 10 seconds. This renders a little of the fat and has given me a crispier result.
Why is pizza dough like bread? ›
What Is Pizza Dough? Next, pizza dough is similar to bread dough in that it also contains flour, water, and yeast. However, the key difference lies in the type of flour used and the way it's prepared.
How many calories in a pizza bread? ›
Common serving sizes
| Serving Size | Calories |
|---|
| 1 oz | 76 |
| 1 slice | 201 |
| 100 g | 268 |
May 11, 2020
Higher protein content means higher gluten content, as we now know, so using bread flour in your pizza dough will result in a stretchy dough that's less likely to tear. You get a very chewier, more bread-like pizza crust when you make your dough with bread flour.
Can I use the same dough for bread and pizza? ›
Generally, pizza is made using some kind of yeast, starter or poolish. Pizza requires a rise to give it that lovely chewy crumb. However, you can make pizza with unleavened dough or flat bread, it just won't have the same type of texture as you are used to.
Does the cheese go on pizza first or last? ›
Cheese always goes belowthe toppings
You've got your dough as the foundation. Then your sauce. The cheese is the next solid layer. Then your toppings (after all, they're called top-pings and not bottom-ings), and then finally your garnishes like basil, pepper, fresh mozzarella, etc, after the pizza is cooked.
What kind of sausage is best for homemade pizza? ›
The sausage should also have a good balance of fat and lean meats for the best texture and flavor. When you consider all these factors, you'll find that Hot Italian Sausage is the ideal sausage for pizza. It has the perfect blend of seasonings and fat-to-lean ratio and is sized appropriately for topping pizzas.
How do you crisp pepperoni before pizza? ›
Place pepperoni slices between double layers of paper towels, between 2 plates, and microwave for 30 seconds. Other toppings (mushrooms/peppers) should be microwaved the same way (but for 1 minute) to remove moisture.
What happens if you use too much yeast in pizza dough? ›
Too little yeast and your dough won't rise enough, and the pizza base will taste bland. Use too much yeast and your dough may over-ferment. Tell-tale signs are your dough expanding too much or tasting and smelling a bit sour, with an almost alcoholic aftertaste (the yeast produces alcohol as it ferments).
The Most Common Mistakes When Making Pizza
- Not Letting the Dough Rest. ...
- Not Kneading the Dough for Long Enough. ...
- Using a Rolling Pin to Form the Dough. ...
- Overloading Pizza Toppings. ...
- Not Letting the Pizza Cook for Long Enough.
It depends what kind of pizza you're eating. Big pizza chains almost always add oil, sugar, and dough improvers to the crusts, and mske their tomato sauce by reconstituting tomato paste with water, adding sugar, oregano, and other flavors.
What makes pizza so high-calorie? ›
Most types of pizzas are high in calories and sodium, as they're usually topped with cheese, salty meats and other high-calorie toppings. Plus, some pizzas contain added sugar in the crust, certain toppings and sauces.
Does pizza bread have carbs? ›
Crust accounts for most of the carbs in pizza. A medium (12-inch) thin-crust pizza without any cheese and toppings has 17 grams of carbs per slice. A regular-crust pizza averages 30 grams of carbs per slice.
Is flatbread pizza better than regular pizza? ›
Flatbread pizza often has a thinner crust compared to traditional pizza. A thinner crust can result in a lower calorie and carbohydrate content, making it a potential choice for those looking to reduce their calorie intake.
Does flatbread taste like pizza? ›
While pizza and flatbreads are often interlinked, they stand apart from each other and uniquely different foods. Flatbreads feature a crispy dough that adds an amazing texture to every bite, and they can be customized with a variety of sauces and toppings to take the flavor to the next level.
What is another name for pizza bread? ›
Focaccia is an oven-baked flatbread with a similar texture to pizza dough. It's believed that the Romans invented this style of bread – but they cooked theirs on the hearth, which produces a far crispier version than modern-day offerings.
What is the difference between flatbread and original crust pizza? ›
However, in most culinary circles, it is generally agreed-upon that the main difference is that flatbread is thinner and crispier than pizza crust. According to some, even thin-crust pizza should be thicker and chewier than flatbread, which should have a much more crusty, crumbly texture.
