Pepperoni Pizza Twist
Transform your pizza night with this irresistibly fun and flavorful Pepperoni Pizza Twist! This recipe takes classic pizza up a notch by braiding buttery pizza dough around layers of tangy pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and savory pepperoni slices. Topped with a golden egg wash, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and fragrant Italian seasoning, this baked masterpiece is as stunning to look at as it is to eat. Perfect for sharing, it’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer, party snack, or even a creative dinner option. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this twist on traditional pizza is easy, fast, and completely delicious. Serve it warm, slice it into portions, and watch this cheesy, handheld delight disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pizza dough
- 0.5 cup Pizza sauce
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20 pieces Pepperoni slices
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, approximately 12x9 inches.
Spread the pizza sauce down the center third of the rectangle, leaving the edges bare.
Top the sauce with an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by pepperoni slices.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut 1-inch strips on both long sides of the dough, stopping at the filling in the center.
Starting from one end, fold a strip of dough from one side over the filling, then fold a strip from the opposite side over the first strip to create a braided effect. Continue alternating until the entire pizza twist is braided.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the top of the braided dough.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning evenly over the top of the braid.
Carefully transfer the prepared pizza twist to the lined baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
Allow the pizza twist to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Pepperoni Pizza Twist warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1843 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.9 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 374 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 4965 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.7 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 94.4 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1104 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1463 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
