Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 refrigerated pizza dough ((usually in a tube or package))
  • 1 cup marinara sauce ((use more if you prefer))
  • sliced pepperoni
  • sausage crumbles ((store bought, precooked))
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350f. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray (or line with nonstick aluminum foil)
  • Roll out pizza dough on the prepared baking sheet.
  • In the center of the dough, spread sauce, sliced pepperoni, sausage crumbles and mozzarella. Sprinkle evenly with Italian seasoning.
  • Cut 1′′ thick strips all the way down each long side of dough from the edge of the filling to the outer edge of the dough to weave with.
  • “Braid” the bread by starting with the strips in each top corner, laying them over the filling and criss-crossing over each other. Continue braiding and tuck the last braid under when you get to the end.
  • Brush the braided dough with melted butter, then bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. (Some dough will take longer or should be baked at a higher temperature. Please check the directions on your pizza dough for temperature and cook times.)
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dried basil.
  • Cut diagonally and dig in!