Skat's Monday Pizza Loaf

Transform your Monday mealtime routine with “Skat’s Monday Pizza Loaf," a delightful combination of homemade pizza flavors and comfort-food nostalgia. This easy-to-make recipe begins with soft, freshly kneaded dough that’s rolled out and layered with marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and the option to customize with your favorite toppings like bell peppers or olives. Infused with Italian seasoning and garlic powder for irresistible aroma and flavor, the dough is rolled into a loaf, brushed with melted butter, and topped with Parmesan for a golden, cheesy crust. Perfectly baked in just 25 minutes, this shareable, pull-apart pizza loaf is ideal for family dinners, game-day gatherings, or an indulgent weekday treat. Serve warm with extra marinara for dipping, and savor a slice of cheesy, saucy heaven!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 packet Instant yeast
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Pepperoni slices
• 1 cup Marinara sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.5 cup Optional toppings (e.g., diced bell peppers, sliced olives)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a sticky dough forms.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, approximately 10x14 inches.

Step 6

Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 7

Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and optional toppings over the sauce.

Step 8

Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and garlic powder evenly over the filling.

Step 9

Carefully roll the dough from one short end to the other to form a loaf, pinching the seam to seal it.

Step 10

Transfer the rolled dough seam-side down into the prepared loaf pan.

Step 11

Melt the butter and brush it over the top of the loaf. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.

Step 12

Cover the loaf with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for 20 minutes.

Step 13

Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf is cooked through.

Step 14

Let the pizza loaf cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm with additional marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1587.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4190.9

Total Fat 233.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 560.7mg	0%
Sodium 9889.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 327.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 24.2g
Protein 183.7g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 2689.3mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 1508.3mg	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: 50.6%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 31.6%