Pepperoni Bread Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
👩🍳 Description:
If you’re on the hunt for a crowd-pleasing recipe that’ll have everyone asking for seconds, look no further than this Pepperoni Bread recipe. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or any occasion where you want to impress, this savory bread is a guaranteed hit.
🍞 Recipe Category: Yeast Breads
🔍 Keywords: Breads, < 60 Mins
📝 Recipe Yield: 1 loaf
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces pepperoni slices
- 4 ounces salami slices
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 packet Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
Instructions:
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Thaw the Bread Dough: Once thawed, allow the frozen bread loaf to rise for approximately 2 hours. This step is crucial for achieving a light and airy texture in your bread.
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Ensuring the oven is properly heated will guarantee even baking throughout.
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Prepare the Dough: Using a pair of kitchen scissors, carefully cut into the dough, creating an open seam down the length of the loaf. Then, make “shoestring-like” incisions on each side, cutting all the way down. Gently stretch out these “shoestrings” by pulling on them, creating openings for the fillings.
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Layer the Fillings: In the center of the loaf, layer the pepperoni slices, followed by the salami slices, provolone cheese slices, and shredded mozzarella cheese. This layering ensures each bite is packed with flavor.
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Braid the Bread: Take one “shoestring” from one side and tie it in a knot with the “shoestring” from the other side. Repeat this process with all the “shoestrings” down the length of the loaf. This technique creates a beautifully braided appearance, adding to the bread’s visual appeal.
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Prepare the Seasoned Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter or margarine. Once melted, whisk in the packet of Good Seasons Italian dressing mix until well combined. This seasoned butter will infuse the bread with irresistible flavor.
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Add the Seasoned Butter: Pour the seasoned butter mixture evenly over the prepared bread loaf, ensuring it coats the entire surface. This step adds a burst of savory goodness to every bite.
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Bake to Perfection: Place the assembled bread loaf in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on it to prevent over-browning.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once baked to perfection, remove the Pepperoni Bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm slices alongside your favorite marinara sauce for dipping, or enjoy on its own as a delicious snack or appetizer.
📝 Note: Prep time does not include the time required for the bread dough to thaw and rise, so be sure to plan accordingly. With its irresistible combination of savory fillings, gooey cheese, and flavorful seasoned butter, this Pepperoni Bread is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply craving a satisfying snack, this recipe delivers on taste and versatility. Try it out and watch as it quickly becomes a favorite among family and friends!
