This looks like an Epic Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza with cheesy pull-apart bread around the edges! Here’s a homemade version of this cheesy, gooey, and absolutely irresistible pizza!
• Epic Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110°F)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
For the Cheesy Crust:
12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
¼ cup melted butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Toppings:
1 ½ cups pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
20-25 pepperoni slices
¼ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:<!–nextpage–>
1 Make the Dough:
In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
2Prepare the Cheesy Crust:
Roll out the dough into a large circle slightly bigger than your pizza pan.
Place string cheese around the edges and fold the dough over, sealing it well.
Brush with melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
3 Assemble the Pizza:
Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously.
Arrange pepperoni slices on top.
4 Bake the Pizza:
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
5 Serve & Enjoy!
Let the pizza cool slightly, slice, and enjoy the cheesy stuffed crust goodness!
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