Pull-apart Pepperoni Pizza Bread

Here are the items needed to get started ion this recipe.

2 lb of pizza dough (I used store bought), some good oil, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni and some granulated garlic. And a bundt pan.

Now first things first...spray the bundt pan thoroughly with non-stick spray...even if it's a non-stick pan. I thought the oil I tossed the dough in would be enough, but I was wrong....VERY wrong! 

Now cut or tear the dough into bite size pieces, remembering that they will double in size in the oven, then toss them in a really good oil....an oil flavored with garlic or basil would be very nice.

Now layer the bottom of the pan with about 1/3 of the dough pieces, and cover that with a layer of pepperoni, and a layer of mozzarella cheese, then sprinkle it with a teaspoon of granulated garlic.

Add another layer just like the first one, then finish it with the remaining bread and pop into a 375° oven for 40-45 minutes. The pan should be about 2/3 full when you are finished. I also served it with a side of marinara for dipping.

I had a devil of a time getting this first one out of the pan, hence no further pics until I make it the second time. I butchered it getting it out of the pan (rookie mistake!) but there will be quite a few changes next time.

I found that as you pull the bread apart, the pepperoni tend to separate itself, making it not conducive to being "finger food"...this next batch I will chop the pepperoni and knead it into the dough and also include some herbs...perhaps layer the herbs with the cheese, and will probably add some olives as well.

Stand by for an update on Monday morning...and thanks for looking!

I'll make sure I post some pics....I'm much more confident about this one coming out right.

 

I did something similar on Superbowl Sunday, but instead of pepperoni, I used Monte Cristo sandwich fillings (turkey, ham, cheddar and swiss cheese). turned out pretty good, except I didn't cook them quite done.

 

Great job!