Name: Pull-Apart Pizza Bread
Ingredients: 1 (16 oz) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed (or homemade brioche/white dough); ½ cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping); 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese; ¾ cup mini pepperoni slices (or chopped regular pepperoni); 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; Optional: grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes, cooked sausage crumbles

Ingredients

Scale

1 (16 oz) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed (or homemade brioche/white dough)
½ cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ cup mini pepperoni slices (or chopped regular pepperoni)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
Optional: grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes, cooked sausage crumbles

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5″ loaf pan or 8×8″ baking dish.
Shape dough: On a floured surface, roll thawed dough into a 12×16″ rectangle.
Layer fillings: Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough, leaving a ½” border. Sprinkle with mozzarella, pepperoni, and optional add-ins.
Cut & stack: Cut dough into 6 vertical strips, then 8 horizontal squares (48 total). Stack squares in groups of 3–4; place upright in pan (filling side up).
Season: Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and oregano. Brush generously over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan if using.
Bake 25–30 minutes, until deeply golden and cooked through.
Cool 5–10 minutes, then pull apart and serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping!

💡 Pro Tips:
– Use homemade pizza sauce or doctor store-bought with garlic and herbs.
– Swap pepperoni for veggies (mushrooms, bell peppers) or cooked chicken.
– Make ahead: Assemble unbaked; refrigerate overnight and bake as directed.

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving, serves 8):