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Cheesy Pepperoni Bread

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Warm, soft, and full of savory pockets of pepperoni and melted mozzarella, this Cheesy Pepperoni Bread is comfort baking at its best.

Ingredients

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  • 3 and 1/3 cups bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (or honey)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 heaping cup chopped pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, and/or olives
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 and 1/2 cups water (close to room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (optional hot honey butter)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (optional hot honey butter)
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar (optional hot honey butter)
  • 1/8–1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional hot honey butter)
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional hot honey butter)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the bread flour, yeast, coarse salt, sugar, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
  2. Fold in the chopped add-ins and shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
  3. Pour in the 1 and 1/2 cups water and mix gently until all flour is moistened.
  4. Shape the dough into a rough ball, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 3 hours.
  5. Transfer the covered dough to the refrigerator for at least 12 hours and up to 3 days.
  6. When ready to bake, place the dough on a floured surface and shape into a loaf.
  7. Let it rest on parchment paper for 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat your oven to 450°F and heat a Dutch oven for 30 minutes.
  9. Score the top of the dough and place it in the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 25 minutes.
  10. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before slicing.
  12. For the optional hot honey butter, beat the butter until smooth, then add honey, confectioners’ sugar, flaky sea salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  13. Mix until fully combined and serve with warm slices.

Notes

Store cooled slices wrapped in foil or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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Keywords: Cheesy Pepperoni Bread, baking, savory bread, comfort food, pepperoni, mozzarella, hot honey butter

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