Pepperoni Pizza Twists Recipes

Steps:

• Place 1 loaf on a lightly floured surface. With a sharp knife, make a lengthwise slit down the center of loaf to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open dough so it lies flat; sprinkle with half of flour. Roll into a 14x5-in. rectangle. Repeat with remaining loaf. , In a large bowl, combine mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. Spread half of mozzarella mixture down the center of each rectangle. Drizzle each with 3 tablespoons pizza sauce. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from a long side; seal seams and ends. Place 1 loaf seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Place remaining loaf seam side down next to the first loaf. Twist loaves together 3 times., With a sharp knife, make 3 shallow 3-in. slashes across top of each loaf; brush with egg white. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Cover loosely with foil. Bake 4 minutes longer or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining pizza sauce. Freeze option: Freeze cooled unsliced bread in heavy-duty foil. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before reheating. Remove from foil and reheat on a greased baking sheet in a preheated 325° oven until heated through. Serve as directed.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F
• 2. Dice the pepperoni.
• 3. Chop the olives.
• 4. Combine the pepperoni, olives, parsley, mozzarella cheese, flour, and garlic powder.
• 5. Mix well.
• 6. Place bread dough, seam sides up, on cutting board.
• 7. Spread the loaves open flat.
• 8. Roll dough crosswise to create a well down the center of each loaf.
• 9. Spoon half of the pepperoni mixture down the center of each loaf.
• 10. Gather up edges over filling and pinch firmly to seal.
• 11. Place the loaves in an "X" pattern on a rectangle stone or cookie sheet.
• 12. Crisscross the ends of the dough to form a large "figure-8."
• 13. Separate the egg and discard the yolk (or set aside for another use).
• 14. Beat the egg white and Italian seasoning mix.
• 15. Lightly brush the egg white mixture over the dough with a pastry brush.
• 16. Cut a small slit in each of the top sections of the twist to reveal the filling.
• 17. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the loaf.
• 18. Bake 30-32 minutes or until deep golden brown.
• 19. Let cool for ten minutes.
• 20. Cut into slices and serve with warm pizza sauce (if desired).

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Mix first seven items in a small bowl.
• Place bread dough, seam side up on a baking sheet.
• Slice each loaf lengthwise end to end and spread each loaf out slightly.
• Sprinkle a small amount of additional flour over dough.
• Spoon half of the pepperoni mixture down the center of each loaf.
• Gather up edges over filling, pinching to seal.
• Place loafs seam side down on baking sheet.
• Crisscross ends of dough to form a large figure 8, leaving two 1 1/2 inch openings in center of twist.
• Beat egg white and seasoning mix, lightly brush over dough.
• Cut a 3 inch slit in each of the top sections of the twist to allow filling to show.
• Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top of loaves.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool 10 minutes and serve with warmed pizza sauce if desired.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375º. In a large skillet, cook green pepper and mushrooms in oil over medium-high heat until tender, 6-8 minutes. Pour in pizza sauce and stir to combine. Set aside. , Without separating rolls, cut package in half horizontally; arrange bottom halves on a greased baking sheet. Spread with pizza sauce mixture and layer with pepperoni, olives and mozzarella; replace top halves of rolls. Brush dressing over rolls and sprinkle with Parmesan. , Bake, uncovered, until rolls are heated through and mozzarella is melted, 12-15 minutes. Cover with foil if top browns too quickly. Remove and let stand 5 minutes before slicing.