Tuesday, November 26, 2013

PEPPERONI BREAD

My children have grown, and the last one is getting ready to leave the nest soon. With busy schedules, I find it easier, every now and then, to prepare meals, and dishes ahead of time, so my family can heat them up and still, stay on the run.
In almost every Italian household, pepperoni bread is a staple. And it is so versatile. You can add just about any ingredient of your choice, and it will still be wickedly delicious! For this recipe, an array of different dough's work. Frozen bread dough, frozen pizza dough, and this night... I used a puff pastry dough. Each is excellent, and addicting. Of course, making dough from scratch, is the best. But, that's for another post. lol  This is quick to put together, and cooks in no time.
This bread, makes a big hit anywhere. Lunch, brunch, and dinner, there is always room for pepperoni bread! Serve with a side of your favorite pasta sauce for dipping!!!
 
 

Prep time: 15 min.   Cook time: about 40 min.  Servings: 6
 
Ingredients:

1- 9x12 puff pastry sheet.
1 egg, beaten. 
4 oz. sliced pepperoni sausage. 
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. 
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese .
1-1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning.

Directions:
  • 1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • 3. Roll frozen bread dough out into a rectangle.
  • 4. Brush dough with beaten egg.
  • 5. Layer pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the dough.


  • 6. Sprinkle on the Italian seasoning.
  • 7. Roll up dough like a jelly roll and pinch seams to seal.
  • 8. Place, seam side down, on prepared baking sheet.


  • 9. With remaining beaten, egg, brush the top and sides of dough with beaten egg.
  • 10. Bake in oven for 40 minutes, or until golden.

 
Now Enjoy!