This delightful recipe was inspired by a treat from a famous cooking site and transformed into something even more scrumptious. Imagine a warm, fluffy ring of dough filled with gooey cheese and savory pepperoni—talk about a flavor explosion! The original called for those easy Grands biscuits, but why settle for ordinary when you can elevate it to extraordinary? Think garlic, creamy Asiago, and luscious mozzarella. Calories? Who’s counting when you’re about to create a masterpiece?
I decided to save time and grab my dough from a local pizza place called Tony’s Pizzeria, where their crust is simply unbeatable. At just $1.99 for a 20-ounce ball, it was a no-brainer! I could have made my own, but let’s be honest, time is not always on our side when we have a million other recipes on the docket. So, I happily purchased two dough balls and got to work.
Back home, I sliced the dough into small pieces, stuffing each with pepperoni slices and cubes of mozzarella. After shaping them into balls, I placed them into a Bundt pan that I had generously coated in olive oil and my homemade garlic-oregano mixture. Oh, and let’s not forget the shredded Asiago cheese! You could easily swap it for Parmesan or any hard cheese you prefer, but Asiago has my heart. Those Asiago bagels from your favorite café? Yes, please!
I stacked two layers of these stuffed dough balls, generously sprinkling more fresh Asiago on top, because why not? A couple of extra shakes of oregano later, and your kitchen will be filled with a tantalizing aroma that has everyone eagerly pressing their faces against the oven door, wondering what magic is happening inside.
After about 45 minutes, you’ll pull out a golden, bubbling creation that will earn you the title of Culinary Royalty in your household. Just remember to extend your hand for a royal kiss—you’ve totally earned it!
Ingredients:
- 2 balls of pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded Asiago, Parmesan, or your favorite hard cheese
- 1 pound mozzarella, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 package of sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh pressed garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, and oregano.
- Grease a Bundt pan with about a tablespoon of your garlic mixture.
- Cut the dough into golf ball-sized pieces. Flatten each piece and place two slices of pepperoni and one mozzarella cube in the center. Pinch the dough around the filling to form a ball.
- Scatter a handful of Asiago in the bottom of the Bundt pan. Lay down the first layer of dough balls.
- Brush the tops with the garlic mixture and sprinkle more Asiago over them.
- Add the second layer of dough balls on top, brushing again with the garlic mixture and topping with another handful of Asiago. Don’t forget to sprinkle on some extra oregano—gotta feel good about adding those greens!
- Bake at 375ºF for 45 minutes or until golden brown and deliciously bubbly.
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Summary:
This savory Pepperoni Pull-Apart Bread is an easy and delicious recipe that transforms simple dough into a cheesy, garlicky delight. Using store-bought pizza dough and a mix of cheeses, this dish is perfect for impressing family and friends.