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Braided Pizza Loaf Recipe

This Braided Pizza Loaf is the perfect recipe for busy nights. We love making these on Fridays, and my little kitchen helpers love adding their favorite pizza toppings. It's easy to make and tastes amazing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Braided pizza loaf with pizza dough, Budget Friendly recipe, Easy pizza bread, Pillsbury pizza crust recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 349kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • spoon
  • Pizza Cutter

Ingredients

  • 13.8 ounces pizza dough refrigerated
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 3 ounces sliced pepperoni
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Unroll pizza dough on a greased baking sheet.
  • Spread pizza sauce down the middle of your dough.
  • Add Mozzarella cheese and pepperoni on top of sauce.
  • Cut 1-inch diagonal strips up each side of the dough.
  • Fold 1-inch strips up and over pizza filling, alternating sides to get a braided look.
  • Brush the tops of the braided dough with olive oil and then sprinkle with the garlic, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Let cool for a few minutes then cut into slices and serve.

Notes

Generally, dough will stretch best when it is at room temperature. So, if you are looking for a thinner crust, pull the dough out about 45-60 minutes before you need it so the dough will stretch better without breaking.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 1029mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg