Monday, November 7, 2011

Monkeying Around with everyone's favorite food

Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread

Everyone loves pizza; this is not news.  But this recipe is a new way to serve it -- monkey bread style, meaning in pull-apart fashion.  It makes for a playful snack at your next holiday get-together; and also is a nice departure from the turkey, ham and fixin's flavors.  So what are you waiting for, grab a piece and dunk!


Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 lbs pizza dough (I used 2 balls of Trader Joe's fresh dough)
  • 6 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes (about 48 pieces)
  • pepperoni (about 48 slices)
  • 2-3 cups marinara sauce for serving

Directions
  1. In a small saucepan, heat garlic and butter over medium heat until garlic begins to brown. Remove from heat and allow to sit. Brush the inside of a bundt pan with the garlic butter.
  2. Pull off large marble-sized balls of dough and flatten. Place a slice of pepperoni and a piece of cheese on each, folding the dough around the cheese and pepperoni and pinching well to seal.
  3. Brush the pizza ball with the garlic butter and place in the prepared bundt pan. Continue until all dough has been used.
  4. Cover and allow to sit for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400F and bake for 35 minutes, until top is browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Invert onto a platter and serve with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.



from Confections of a Foodie Bride

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