Easy Pepperoni Bread

Frozen bread dough makes this tasty recipe a breeze to prepare! Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and Italian seasonings are rolled together, baked to delicious perfection, then cut into bite-sized delights. Your guests will beg for the recipe!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 87 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ½ tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced pepperoni sausage
• 1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough
• ½ tablespoon dried basil leaves
• ½ tablespoon dried minced onion flakes
• 1 (6 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Allow frozen bread dough to thaw approximately 8 hours, or overnight, in the refrigerator. Place dough in a large, lightly greased bowl. Place bowl in a warm location, and allow dough to rise until doubled (2 to 3 hours). Punch down dough.

Step 3

On a lightly greased, large baking sheet, roll dough into an approximately 12x18 inch rectangle. Brush dough lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with basil, onion flakes and oregano. Layer with pepperoni to within a half inch of the edges. Top with mozzarella cheese.

Step 4

Beginning with the longest edge, roll dough into a thin cylinder and seal seam. Glaze with egg.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Cut into bite sized pieces to serve.