🍕 Pepperoni Pizza Pull-Apart Bread
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough (or pizza dough cut into chunks)
- 1½–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices
- 2–3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: diced bell peppers, olives, cooked sausage
- Marinara or pizza sauce (for dipping)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a bundt pan well.
- Cut dough into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix dough pieces with melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Add mozzarella, pepperoni, and any extras—mix gently.
- Layer mixture evenly into the bundt pan. Don’t pack too tightly.
- Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool 5–10 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce in the center.
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I use homemade dough instead of canned?
A: Yes! Just cut it into small chunks so it cooks evenly.
Q: How do I know it’s fully cooked inside?
A: The top will be golden and crispy. You can pull apart a piece—if doughy inside, bake 5–10 more minutes.
Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
A: You can assemble it and refrigerate for a few hours before baking. Bake fresh for best texture.
Q: What cheeses work best?
A: Mozzarella melts best, but you can mix in cheddar, provolone, or Monterey Jack.
Q: How do I keep it from sticking to the pan?
A: Grease the bundt pan generously (butter or spray), especially in the center tube.