pizza twist

Name: Pizza Twist
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 package(s) (3.5 oz.) pepperoni slices; 1 can(s) (3.25 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained; 2 teaspoon(s) dried parsley; 1/2 cup(s) mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 2 package(s) (11 oz. each) refrigerated french bread dough; 1 - egg; 1 teaspoon(s) dried italian seasoning mix; 2 tablespoon(s) grated parmesan cheese; 1 can(s) (15 oz.) pizza sauce, warmed (optional)

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Michelle Ensley

Greenville, SC

Updated on Aug 14, 2010

This recipe is from The Pampered Chef. I have made a few small changes, such as using garlic powder instead of a fresh garlic clove and dried parsley rather than fresh snipped parsley. Feel free to use fresh ingredients--I just try to save time! Also, you can use whatever ingredients you want for inside the twist. We usually use pepperoni and black olives, but feel free to mix it up with your favorites, just as you would on an actual pizza. My family requests this ALL the time. It is meant as an appetizer, however, we eat it as a meal.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield As an appetizer: 16

Ingredients

1 package (3.5 oz.) pepperoni slices
1 can (3.25 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 packages (11 oz. each) refrigerated french bread dough
1 - egg
1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning mix
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 can (15 oz.) pizza sauce, warmed (optional)

How To Make pizza twist

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 F

Step 2

Dice the pepperoni.
Step 3

Chop the olives.
Step 4

Combine the pepperoni, olives, parsley, mozzarella cheese, flour, and garlic powder.
Step 5

Mix well.
Step 6

Place bread dough, seam sides up, on cutting board.
Step 7

Spread the loaves open flat.
Step 8

Roll dough crosswise to create a well down the center of each loaf.
Step 9

Spoon half of the pepperoni mixture down the center of each loaf.
Step 10

Gather up edges over filling and pinch firmly to seal.
Step 11

Place the loaves in an “X” pattern on a rectangle stone or cookie sheet.
Step 12

Crisscross the ends of the dough to form a large “figure-8.”
Step 13

Separate the egg and discard the yolk (or set aside for another use).
Step 14

Beat the egg white and Italian seasoning mix.
Step 15

Lightly brush the egg white mixture over the dough with a pastry brush.
Step 16

Cut a small slit in each of the top sections of the twist to reveal the filling.
Step 17

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the loaf.
Step 18

Bake 30-32 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Step 19

Let cool for ten minutes.
Step 20

Cut into slices and serve with warm pizza sauce (if desired).
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