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Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Braided Bread

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This cheesy pepperoni pizza braided bread combines gooey cheese, spicy pepperoni, and tangy pizza sauce all wrapped in golden, pull-apart bread. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing comfort food perfect for parties, family dinners, or game night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tube (about 13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade dough)
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (mini or regular cut in halves)
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon extra parmesan or mozzarella (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a rectangle about 12 x 8 inches. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Spoon pizza sauce down the center third of the dough, leaving about 1.5 inches on each side.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella and provolone cheese over the sauce. Top with pepperoni, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using. Press down lightly.
  5. With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, make diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart along both long sides of the dough, stopping just before the filling.
  6. Fold the top and bottom ends over the filling to seal. Braid the dough by alternately crossing strips from each side over the filling until you reach the end.
  7. Brush the braid with beaten egg. Drizzle melted butter over the top, then sprinkle with extra parmesan or mozzarella.
  8. Bake for 22–28 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is bubbling. If browning too quickly, tent with foil.
  9. Let cool for 5–10 minutes. Slice into strips or pull apart by hand.
  10. Serve warm, with extra pizza sauce or ranch for dipping.

Notes

Don’t overload the filling to avoid leaks. Seal the ends well before braiding. Let the bread cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts. Use parchment paper for easy cleanup. Adapt with gluten-free dough, vegan cheese, or different fillings as desired.

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