Pizza Pleasure Bread

Get ready to elevate your pizza night with this irresistibly cheesy and flavorful Pizza Pleasure Bread! This recipe combines the best of soft, homemade bread and all the classic flavors of a loaded pizza, including melty mozzarella, zesty Parmesan, tangy pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings like pepperoni, olives, or bell peppers. The dough is brushed with a buttery garlic-herb mixture for a crispy, golden crust infused with delicious seasoning, making every bite an explosion of flavor. Perfect for sharing, this 9x13-inch pizza-inspired bread is ideal for family dinners, casual gatherings, or even as a game-day snack. Easy to prepare with simple pantry staples, this recipe delivers bakery-quality results in under an hour of active prep time. Serve it warm and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup Pepperoni slices (or other toppings like olives, bell peppers, or mushrooms)
• 0.5 cup Pizza sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well to distribute the ingredients.

Step 2

Slowly add the warm water to the dry ingredients while stirring. Add the olive oil and mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle that fits the prepared baking dish.

Step 7

Transfer the dough into the baking dish, spreading it evenly to the edges.

Step 8

Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce.

Step 9

Evenly distribute your chosen toppings (e.g., pepperoni, olives, bell peppers) over the cheese layer.

Step 10

In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and dried Italian seasoning. Brush this mixture over the exposed edges of the dough for added flavor.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Step 12

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing into squares or sticks. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Step 13

Serve warm and enjoy your Pizza Pleasure Bread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1197.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3219.4

Total Fat 160.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 328.4mg	0%
Sodium 7158.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 317.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 21.6g
Protein 122.6g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 1805.2mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 1435.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.0%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 39.7%