Pizza Bread Recipe
Make Pizza Bread Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Topping / Filling
Finish / Egg Wash
Method
Dough
- 1
Proof yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 105–110°F / 40–43°C), sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit 5–8 minutes until foamy and fragrant.
- 2
Mix dough
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the foamy yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Knead
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic (or use a stand mixer with dough hook on medium speed for 6–7 minutes). Add small additional flour if dough is very sticky, 1 tbsp at a time.
- 4
Topping / Filling
- 5
Prepare filling
While the dough rises, measure and arrange pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, grated parmesan, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes so they are ready to assemble.
- 6
Shape dough
After the dough has doubled, gently deflate it and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Roll or stretch into a rectangle roughly 12 x 9 inches (for a single loaf) or two smaller rectangles if making two loaves.
- 7
Assemble
Spread an even layer of about 3/4 cup pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle about 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce, then distribute pepperoni slices. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella (about 1/2 cup), parmesan, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes over the top.
- 8
Roll or fold
Starting from a long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log like a jelly roll, sealing the seam by pinching the dough. Tuck the ends under to seal. For a braided or layered pull-apart style, you can slice the roll lengthwise and twist pieces; otherwise proceed to shape as a single loaf.
Finish / Bake
- 9
Second rise
Place the shaped loaf seam-side down onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or into a lightly greased loaf pan. Cover loosely and let rise 30–40 minutes until puffy.
- 10
- 11
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven 25–30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads about 190–200°F (88–93°C). If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 5–10 minutes.
- 12
Rest and serve
Remove from oven and let the Pizza Bread rest on a wire rack 10–15 minutes to set and avoid a runny interior. Slice and garnish with fresh basil leaves if using. Serve warm.