Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Measure 2 tablespoons olive oil. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the oil for later. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Use the olive oil + garlic mixture to brush (grease) a bundt pan or a 9x13-inch baking dish and to lightly coat the inside of a large mixing bowl.
- Lightly flour a cutting board or work surface. Roll the 2 pounds pizza dough into a 12 x 9-inch rectangle. Cut the dough into 1-inch cubes.
- Place the dough cubes into the greased mixing bowl. Add 2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and up to 1 cup of your chosen pizza toppings. Toss gently until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Spread the dough-and-topping mixture evenly into the prepared bundt pan or 9x13 baking dish. Brush the reserved 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over the top of the dough.
- Cover the pan loosely with a clean towel and let the dough rest for 15–20 minutes while the oven finishes preheating.
- Bake until the bread is cooked through and golden brown: 30–35 minutes for a bundt pan or 15–20 minutes for a 9x13 baking dish. Check halfway through baking; if the top is browning too quickly, tent with aluminum foil and continue baking.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. If you used a bundt pan, run a butter knife around the edges to loosen the bread and invert it onto a serving platter. If you used a baking dish, you may serve directly from the dish or transfer the bread to a platter.
- Serve warm with 2 cups marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Notes
Cutting the Recipe In Half:
If you want to cut this recipe in half, use only 1 pound of pizza dough and bake in a 9x9 greased pan for 15-20 minutes.
Canned Pizza Dough
: If using canned pizza dough, use 2 (13.9 ounces) cans and proceed with the recipe as stated.
Additional Add-Ins:
Feel free to add any pizza toppings you like as desired, but it is best to limit toppings that are high in moisture (like peppers, mushrooms, and spinach) to no more than ½ cup so that the dough does not become soggy.
Storage/Reheating:
Leftover Pizza Bread can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat by placing the bread onto a heat-safe plate, cover with a dampened paper towel, and reheat in 30-second intervals until warmed through.
Cutting the Recipe In Half:
If you want to cut this recipe in half, use only 1 pound of pizza dough and bake in a 9x9 greased pan for 15-20 minutes.
Canned Pizza Dough
: If using canned pizza dough, use 2 (13.9 ounces) cans and proceed with the recipe as stated.
Additional Add-Ins:
Feel free to add any pizza toppings you like as desired, but it is best to limit toppings that are high in moisture (like peppers, mushrooms, and spinach) to no more than ½ cup so that the dough does not become soggy.
Storage/Reheating:
Leftover Pizza Bread can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat by placing the bread onto a heat-safe plate, cover with a dampened paper towel, and reheat in 30-second intervals until warmed through.
