Sunday, March 25, 2012

Pepperoni bread




I tried a new recipe and would like to share it. This can be made in a bread maker as well(not baked in, just mixed/kneaded in a bread maker). It calls for 1 package of active dry yeast, but I like to use instant yeast...it's so easy.

Ingredients:
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water 110 degrees
1 cup warm milk 110 degrees
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons olive oil
3 to 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup thinly sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Egg wash:
1 egg
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 teaspoons sugar

If you're using active dry yeast sprinkle yeast over warm water and let stand about 5 mins. Stir in the milk, sugar, salt, and oil. Add 1 cup of flour mix to blend (kitchen aid mixer with dough hook will do), keep adding each cup of flour gradually until you use all of it.
Turn onto a floured counter and knead dough until elastic for about 5-10 mins. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour (I usually turn my oven on for only 1 minute, then put the covered bowl in there for a nice warm place)

Punch down dough, turn onto floured surface, divide in half. Grease baking sheet, Flatten dough like a pizza, add the pepperoni and cheese (I didn't measure the pepperoni and cheese, I just put in however much I like....I always go with MORE than I think). Be creative, add whatever toppings you think would taste good.

Roll up like a jelly roll, pinch edges, mix together egg wash mixture and brush on top. Bake for 375 degrees for about 20-25 mins. (I always like to put the seam of the dough on the bottom to hide it)

Makes two loaves. This wasn't THEE best pepperoni bread I've ever had, but it's easy and delicious. I made my dough in the bread maker with instant yeast.
Enjoy!

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