Description
Crispy on the outside, gooey and cheesy on the inside, this homemade pepperoni bread delivers the ultimate comfort food experience—perfect for game days, parties, or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh bread dough (or thawed frozen dough)
- ¼ pound sliced deli pepperoni
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Warm marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12×10-inch rectangle of even thickness.
- Layer pepperoni slices evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Add mozzarella slices on top.
- Starting from the long edge, roll dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam and ends to seal.
- Place seam-side down on baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. Internal temperature should reach 190°F.
- Cool 10–15 minutes before slicing into 1–2 inch portions. Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
Avoid overstuffing to prevent bursting. Brush with egg wash for a glossy, golden crust. Allow to rest before slicing to keep cheese from oozing out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 loaf)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pepperoni bread, stuffed bread, cheesy bread, comfort food, homemade bread