Pizza Filled Braid
Elevate your pizza night with this stunning Pizza Filled Braid—an irresistibly delicious twist on a classic favorite! This easy-to-make recipe starts with tender pizza dough braided around layers of savory pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, hearty sausage crumbles, and colorful veggies like black olives and diced green bell peppers. The golden crust, brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese, delivers a perfectly crispy texture with every bite. Not only is this braided pizza loaf visually impressive, but it also takes just 20 minutes to prep and is ready to serve in under 30 minutes. Perfect for family dinners, party appetizers, or game-day snacks, this shareable dish blends flavor, fun, and convenience in one crowd-pleasing package!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 0.5 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup pepperoni slices
- 0.5 cup cooked sausage crumbles
- 0.25 cup black olives, sliced
- 0.25 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle approximately 12x16 inches on a floured surface.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the center of the dough, leaving about 3 inches of dough on either side for braiding.
Layer the shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, cooked sausage crumbles, black olives, and diced bell pepper over the sauce.
Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut 1-inch-wide strips on both sides of the dough (the unfilled portions) starting from the edge of the filling to the edge of the dough.
Starting at one end, fold a dough strip from one side over the filling, then fold a strip from the other side over the first strip, slightly overlapping. Repeat down the length of the dough, alternating sides to create a braided look.
Once the braid is complete, transfer it carefully to the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, beat the egg with the tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the mixture over the braid to give it a golden brown color when baked.
Sprinkle the braided dough with Italian seasoning and grated parmesan cheese for added flavor and texture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the braid is golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.1 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1199 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 248 mg | 5% | |
*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.
