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 ðŸž
• 1 cup warm water (110°F) 💧
• 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 1 tbsp sugar ðŸ¯
• 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 ðŸ…
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 20-25 pepperoni slices ðŸ•
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese 🧀 (optional)
🔥 Instructions:
1ï¸âƒ£ 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.
2ï¸âƒ£ Prepare 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.
3ï¸âƒ£ Assemble the Pizza:
• Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
• Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously.
• Arrange pepperoni slices on top.
4ï¸âƒ£ 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.
5ï¸âƒ£ Serve & Enjoy! ðŸ˜
• Let the pizza cool slightly, slice, and enjoy the cheesy stuffed crust goodness!
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