Name: Delicious Pull Apart Pizza Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf of frozen bread dough (thawed): This serves as the base of your pull-apart bread, providing a soft and chewy texture.; 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese: Essential for the cheesy, gooey experience; mozzarella melts beautifully, creating that characteristic oozy pull we all love.; 1/2 cup of turkey pepperoni (sliced): Adds a savory, slightly spicy flavor, reminiscent of traditional pizza while keeping it a healthier option.; 1/2 cup of marinara sauce: This serves as the dipping sauce and also infuses the bread with delicious tomato flavor.; 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning: Enhances the flavor profile, bringing in herbs like oregano and basil that complement the cheese and pepperoni.; 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese: Adds a salty, nutty flavor that enriches the overall taste of the bread.; 2 tablespoons of melted butter: Brushed on top for a golden, crispy crust with flavor.

Description

Pull Apart Pizza Bread is a shareable, cheesy appetizer featuring pizza dough, mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

1 loaf of frozen bread dough (thawed): This serves as the base of your pull-apart bread, providing a soft and chewy texture.
1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese: Essential for the cheesy, gooey experience; mozzarella melts beautifully, creating that characteristic oozy pull we all love.
1/2 cup of turkey pepperoni (sliced): Adds a savory, slightly spicy flavor, reminiscent of traditional pizza while keeping it a healthier option.
1/2 cup of marinara sauce: This serves as the dipping sauce and also infuses the bread with delicious tomato flavor.
1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning: Enhances the flavor profile, bringing in herbs like oregano and basil that complement the cheese and pepperoni.
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese: Adds a salty, nutty flavor that enriches the overall taste of the bread.
2 tablespoons of melted butter: Brushed on top for a golden, crispy crust with flavor.

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: After thawing your bread dough, place it on a floured surface. Gently stretch and roll it into a rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick.
Add the Fillings: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a little space around the edges.
Layer with Turkey Pepperoni: Scatter the turkey pepperoni slices over the cheese. Feel free to add extra if you prefer a meatier bread!
Sprinkle Italian Seasoning: Evenly distribute the Italian seasoning over the top of the pepperoni and cheese, ensuring every bite is full of flavor.
Add Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the entire area to infuse that wonderful, nutty flavor into the bread.
Cut the Dough: Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into squares or strips. This will allow it to pull apart easily after baking.
Melted Butter Application: Melt the butter and brush it generously over the top of the dough. This ensures a crisp, golden finish once baked.
Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. It should smell irresistible!
Serve with Marinara: Allow to cool slightly before serving with marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy the cheesy goodness!