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Easy Pull-Apart Pizza Bread

A cheesy, shareable pull-apart bread loaded with pizza flavors and served with marinara for dipping.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pound pizza dough
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder divided (½ tsp and 1 tsp)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • up to 1 cup favorite pizza toppings such as pepperoni, peppers, onions, sausage
  • 2 cups marinara sauce for serving

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine 1½ tablespoons of the olive oil and ½ teaspoon of the garlic powder; set aside and reserve about 1 tablespoon of the mixture for later brushing.
  • Grease a bundt pan or a 9x13-inch baking dish with part of the oil mixture, and also lightly oil the inside of a large mixing bowl.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and roll the pizza dough into a 12 x 9-inch rectangle; using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 1-inch cubes.
  • Place the dough cubes in the greased mixing bowl. Add the shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, a small pinch of salt, and up to 1 cup of your chosen pizza toppings.
  • Toss everything gently to distribute the cheese and toppings evenly among the dough cubes.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Brush the reserved olive oil mixture over the top.
  • Cover the pan with a towel and let the dough rest for 15 to 20 minutes while you preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is cooked through and golden brown: about 30–35 minutes for a bundt pan, or 15–20 minutes for a 9x13-inch baking dish. Check halfway through and tent with foil if the top is browning too quickly.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. If using a bundt pan, run a butter knife around the edges and invert onto a platter. Serve warm with marinara sauce.

Equipment

  • bundt pan or 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • rolling pin (optional)
  • pastry brush or spoon
  • Oven

Notes

  • To half the recipe, use 1 pound dough and bake in a greased 9x9 pan for 15–20 minutes.
  • If using canned pizza dough, use two 13.9 oz cans.
  • Limit high-moisture toppings (peppers, mushrooms, spinach) to ½ cup to avoid soggy bread.
  • Let the dough rest 15–20 minutes before baking for better rise.
  • Check halfway through baking and tent with foil if browning too quickly.