Description
Dazzling pizza monkey bread combines classic Italian flavors with playful American comfort food. Cheesy, herbed pull-apart bread delivers irresistible bites packed with marinara and mozzarella goodness you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200 g / 7.05 oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (100 g / 3.53 oz) pepperoni, sliced (cut into quarters if large)
- ¼ cup (50 g / 1.76 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cans (16 oz / 453 g each) biscuit dough or pizza dough, refrigerated
- ¼ cup (60 g / 2.12 oz) butter, unsalted, melted
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano, basil, and thyme)
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8.12 fl oz) marinara or pizza sauce
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and generously grease a bundt pan with non-stick spray or butter to guarantee effortless bread removal.
- Dough Preparation: Slice pizza or biscuit dough into uniform 1-inch pieces, creating bite-sized morsels perfect for communal sharing and pulling.
- Seasoning Blend: Whisk melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, creating a robust aromatic coating that will elevate the dough’s flavor profile.
- Coating Process: Gently tumble dough pieces in the seasoned butter mixture, ensuring comprehensive and even coverage of each morsel.
- Layering Technique: Construct the monkey bread by alternating layers of seasoned dough with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and Parmesan cheese, pressing gently to create a compact, interconnected structure within the bundt pan.
- Baking Protocol: Bake for 35-40 minutes, covering with aluminum foil during the final 10 minutes to prevent excessive browning while ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Resting and Serving: Allow bread to rest in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate. Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by marinara or pizza sauce for an enhanced flavor experience.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Generously grease the bundt pan with non-stick spray or butter to ensure the monkey bread releases smoothly without breaking when removing.
- Even Coating Technique: Gently roll dough pieces in butter mixture using a light hand, ensuring each piece gets an equal amount of seasoning for consistent flavor throughout.
- Layering Strategy: Pack ingredients tightly but not too densely to allow proper heat circulation, creating a crispy exterior while maintaining a soft interior texture.
- Moisture Management: Cover with foil during last 10 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning and maintain optimal moisture levels in the bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg