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Cheesy Pepperoni Bread

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Warm, savory, and irresistibly satisfying, this Cheesy Pepperoni Bread features a crispy crust and a soft, cheesy interior filled with pepperoni, making it perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 and 1/3 cups bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or honey
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 heaping cup chopped pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, or olives
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 and 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (optional hot honey butter)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (optional hot honey butter)
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar (optional hot honey butter)
  • 1/8–1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional hot honey butter)
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional hot honey butter)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the bread flour, yeast, coarse salt, sugar, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
  2. Fold in the chopped add-ins and shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
  3. Pour in the water and mix gently until all the flour is moistened; shape into a ball, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 180 minutes.
  4. Transfer the dough to the refrigerator for 720 minutes to 4320 minutes.
  5. When ready, shape the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
  7. Score the top of the dough, place it in the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove the lid and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before slicing.
  10. Beat softened butter, mix in honey, confectioners’ sugar, flaky sea salt, and crushed red pepper flakes for optional hot honey butter.

Notes

This bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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