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Pepperoni Bread with Homemade Dough

A super simple Italian bread dough is filled with parmesan, mozzarella, and pepperoni.   Very popular with kids!
Prep Time:45 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
rising time:1 hour
Total Time:2 hours 30 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

Bread Dough

  • 1 cup water plus 3 tablespoons
  • 3 cups flour (all purpose or bread flour are both fine)
  • teaspoons salt
  • teaspoons yeast
  • ½ teaspoon sugar

Filling

  • ½ cup shredded or grated parmesan cheese
  • cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 ounces sliced pepperoni (about half a package)

Topping

  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Prepare the dough. Combine all dough ingredients in a stand mixer or bread machine on the dough cycle. Then, knead until smooth or allow the bread machine to complete its cycle. If using a stand mixer, turn the dough out into an oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for one hour or until doubled in bulk.
  • Prepare the baking sheet. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. After that, place the dough on top and stretch it into a 10 x 10-inch square. Let it rest for ten minutes.
  • Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Shape the dough. Stretch the dough out to the full size of the baking sheet. Distribute the fillings evenly in this order: parmesan, mozzarella, pepperoni, leaving a 1-inch border on each side.
  • Roll and seal the dough. Carefully roll up the dough, pinching all around the loaf to seal in the filling. Flip the loaf over so the seal is on the bottom. Brush with the beaten egg and make slashes on top.
  • Bake. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown. Allow it to cool for 15 minutes before slicing.

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Notes

Make sure your yeast is fresh and active. If it's old, the dough might not rise properly.
Parmesan cheese adds flavor, so don't reduce or leave it out.
If you don't want to make the dough from scratch, using frozen dough is okay. Just make sure it's fully defrosted before you start.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Katie