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Easy Pepperoni Bread

This Easy Pepperoni Bread makes a delicious and simple appetizer or snack with a flavorful filling of pepperoni and cheese.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 20 slices
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Dough
  • 1 lb frozen bread dough thaw overnight in the refrigerator
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil for brushing on the dough
  • 1.5 tsp dried basil for seasoning the dough
  • 1.5 tsp minced onion flakes for seasoning the dough
  • 1.5 tsp oregano for seasoning the dough
  • 8 oz sliced pepperoni for filling
  • 6 oz shredded mozzarella for filling
  • 1 unit beaten egg for brushing on the bread

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Thaw refrigerated overnight. Rise covered in a greased bowl somewhere warm until doubled, 2–3 hours. Punch down.
  2. Heat oven: 350°F/175°C. Grease sheet.
  3. Roll dough: 12×18 inches. Brush with oil; add seasonings, pepperoni and mozzarella, leaving ½-inch edges.
  4. Roll from long edge; seal seam. Brush with egg.
  5. Bake about 35 minutes until golden. Slice.

Notes

Serve warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.