**Satisfy your pizza craving with a unique twist: The Pepperoni Pizza Twist!**
Indulge in a culinary delight that combines the classic flavors of pepperoni pizza with an innovative presentation - the Pepperoni Pizza Twist. This tantalizing dish is a delightful symphony of textures and flavors, featuring a crispy golden crust, tangy pizza sauce, melted cheese, and savory pepperoni, all twisted into an irresistible spiral. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a fun family meal, this recipe offers a creative twist on the beloved pizza.
**In this article, you'll find:**
* **Classic Pepperoni Pizza Twist:** A step-by-step guide to making the traditional Pepperoni Pizza Twist with all the essential ingredients and detailed instructions.
* **Loaded Veggie Pizza Twist:** For those who love a veggie-packed pizza, this recipe incorporates a variety of colorful vegetables, including bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and spinach, into the twist for a nutritious and flavorful twist.
* **BBQ Chicken Pizza Twist:** A unique fusion of smoky barbecue sauce, tender chicken, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a crispy pizza crust. This twist is sure to be a hit with BBQ lovers and pizza enthusiasts alike.
* **Creamy Pesto Pizza Twist:** Experience a burst of fresh flavors with this twist, featuring a creamy pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings. The aromatic pesto adds a delightful layer of complexity to the classic pizza flavors.
* **Cheesy Garlic Bread Twist:** If you're looking for a savory and cheesy treat, this twist combines the best of both worlds - garlic bread and pizza. With a generous amount of melted cheese, garlic butter, and herbs, this twist is a perfect appetizer or side dish.
With these diverse recipes, you can satisfy your pizza cravings while experimenting with different flavors and styles. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these mouthwatering Pepperoni Pizza Twists!
PEPPERONI PIZZA TWISTS
My stepsister gave me this recipe and I just tweaked it. You can add diced green peppers and olives, too." Lisa Worley - Adairsville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place 1 loaf on a lightly floured surface. With a sharp knife, make a lengthwise slit down the center of loaf to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open dough so it lies flat; sprinkle with half of flour. Roll into a 14x5-in. rectangle. Repeat with remaining loaf. , In a large bowl, combine mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. Spread half of mozzarella mixture down the center of each rectangle. Drizzle each with 3 tablespoons pizza sauce. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from a long side; seal seams and ends. Place 1 loaf seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Place remaining loaf seam side down next to the first loaf. Twist loaves together 3 times., With a sharp knife, make 3 shallow 3-in. slashes across top of each loaf; brush with egg white. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Cover loosely with foil. Bake 4 minutes longer or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining pizza sauce. Freeze option: Freeze cooled unsliced bread in heavy-duty foil. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before reheating. Remove from foil and reheat on a greased baking sheet in a preheated 325° oven until heated through. Serve as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 1016mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
PEPPERONI PIZZA TWIST
My friend adapted this from a Pampered Chef recipe and served it for dinner last night with a salad. I begged for the recipe and am pleased to share it will all of you. Cook time includes standing time.
Provided by MsKittyKat
Categories Breads
Time 55m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix first seven items in a small bowl.
- Place bread dough, seam side up on a baking sheet.
- Slice each loaf lengthwise end to end and spread each loaf out slightly.
- Sprinkle a small amount of additional flour over dough.
- Spoon half of the pepperoni mixture down the center of each loaf.
- Gather up edges over filling, pinching to seal.
- Place loafs seam side down on baking sheet.
- Crisscross ends of dough to form a large figure 8, leaving two 1 1/2 inch openings in center of twist.
- Beat egg white and seasoning mix, lightly brush over dough.
- Cut a 3 inch slit in each of the top sections of the twist to allow filling to show.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top of loaves.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool 10 minutes and serve with warmed pizza sauce if desired.
VEGETARIAN PEPPERONI PIZZA TWISTER(PAMPERED CHEF)
Made with refrigerated French bread dough, this is easy and will impress! Adapted from Pampered Chef "All The Best" cookbook. Enjoy! Make this with vegetarian pepperoni for a vegetarian feast!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375*F.
- Dice pepperoni and red bell pepper, chop olives, shred mozzarella cheese.
- Combine pepperoni, olives, red bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, parsley, flour and garlic in bowl. Mix well.
- Place bread dough, seam sides up on cutting board. Using serrated knife, slice each loaf lengthwise, end to end, cutting halfway through to center of loaf; spread open flat. Lightly sprinkle flour evenly over dough.
- Using rolling pin, roll dough crosswise to a 4" width, creating a well down the center of each loaf.
- Spoon half of the pepperoni mixture down the center of each loaf. Gather up the edges over filling, pinching firmly to seal.
- Place loaves, seam sides down, in an X pattern on a baking sheet. Crisscross ends of dough to form a large figure 8, keeping ends of dough 1" from edge of baking pan and leaving two 1 1/2" openings in center of twist.
- Combine egg white and Italian seasoning; lightly brush over dough.
- Cut a 3" slit in each of the top sections of the twist to reveal filling.
- Sprinkle the 2 tbls. Parmesan cheese over the loaf.
- Bake 30-32 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove from oven. Cool about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.2, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 667.8, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 10.5
PIZZA TWIST
This recipe is from The Pampered Chef. I have made a few small changes, such as using garlic powder instead of a fresh garlic clove and dried parsley rather than fresh snipped parsley. Feel free to use fresh ingredients--I just try to save time! Also, you can use whatever ingredients you want for inside the twist. We usually...
Provided by Michelle Ensley
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F
- 2. Dice the pepperoni.
- 3. Chop the olives.
- 4. Combine the pepperoni, olives, parsley, mozzarella cheese, flour, and garlic powder.
- 5. Mix well.
- 6. Place bread dough, seam sides up, on cutting board.
- 7. Spread the loaves open flat.
- 8. Roll dough crosswise to create a well down the center of each loaf.
- 9. Spoon half of the pepperoni mixture down the center of each loaf.
- 10. Gather up edges over filling and pinch firmly to seal.
- 11. Place the loaves in an "X" pattern on a rectangle stone or cookie sheet.
- 12. Crisscross the ends of the dough to form a large "figure-8."
- 13. Separate the egg and discard the yolk (or set aside for another use).
- 14. Beat the egg white and Italian seasoning mix.
- 15. Lightly brush the egg white mixture over the dough with a pastry brush.
- 16. Cut a small slit in each of the top sections of the twist to reveal the filling.
- 17. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the loaf.
- 18. Bake 30-32 minutes or until deep golden brown.
- 19. Let cool for ten minutes.
- 20. Cut into slices and serve with warm pizza sauce (if desired).
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh pizza dough. If you don't have time to make your own, you can use store-bought dough.
- If you don't have pizza sauce, you can use tomato sauce or even salsa. If the sauce you use is chunky, be sure to chop up the chunks so they don't overpower the pizza.
- If you like your pizza extra cheesy, feel free to add more mozzarella cheese to the top before baking.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. Some popular options include pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
- If you're short on time, you can use a pre-made pizza crust. Just be sure to follow the package directions for baking.
- If you want your pizza twist to be crispy, bake it on a pizza stone or a baking sheet.
Conclusion:
Pepperoni pizza twists are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover pizza dough. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of pepperoni pizza twists that the whole family will love.
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