Can self-care really come in the form of pepperoni bread? Hahaha! Okay, maybe once in a blue moon it can! Pepperoni bread brings me back to my childhood and I just have these warm fuzzy feelings about it. I remember it so well because we didn’t often have it, but when we did, it was like heaven. I remember eating slices of it while watching 80’s movies.
In this recipe, I am using a half of pound of American cheese. I know, it sounds really weird, and very unlike what you would expect in a pepperoni bread. But trust me. The flavor and melt factor of this cheese really makes this bread!
Ingredients:
- 1 ball of pizza dough, made at home or from the store
- 1/2lb of white American cheese
- 1 – 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, depending on how cheesy you like it
- 8 ounces of pepperoni slices
- Grated parmesan cheese, to taste
- ½ teaspoon (or more if you prefer) of pizza seasoning
- 1 tablespoon of softened butter
- Dipping sauce (optional)
Instructions:
1.) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2.) Roll out pizza dough to about 14 inches. Place slices of American cheese onto dough in a single layer.
3.) Cover the slices of American with pepperoni, shredded mozzarella cheese and grate on parmigiana cheese. Sprinkle pizza seasoning on top, covering the entire area.
4.) Roll dough tightly, and pinch at the seam.
5.) Place roll seam side down onto parchment paper. Smear softened butter onto top of roll. Gently dust with additional pizza seasoning and grated parmesan cheese.
6.) Using a paring knife, gently slice a few sections of the top of the roll to allow steam to escape.
7.) Bake in oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until it is golden brown and delicious! Let cool for 5 minutes and cut into serving sizes pieces. Serve with dipping sauce of your choice.
All I can say is try this bread! It is so delicious, and it hits the spot. If you have any leftovers (and that’s a big if) it does hold up well in the fridge and heats up nicely.
