Awesome Italian Braided Pizza Recipes

AWESOME ITALIAN BRAIDED PIZZA

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Gather and prep your ingredients.
• 3. Add the Italian sausage to a skillet, over medium heat.
• 4. Cook until browned, about 10 to 12 minutes.
• 5. Remove from skillet and thoroughly drain on paper towels.
• 6. Chef's Note: Make sure that the sausage is completely drained.
• 7. Chef's Tip: To remove as much grease from the pepperoni as possible, I place them on a paper towel and put them in the microwave for about 30 seconds. The paper towel will absorb most of the oil.
• 8. Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c)
• 9. Add a piece of parchment paper to a large baking sheet, and lightly dust with some flour.
• 10. Roll out your pizza-crust dough to a 10 by 15 inch (25 by 40cm) rectangle.
• 11. Chef's Note: I use my own homemade pizza crust, but choose your favorite dough and go for it.
• 12. Cut slices into the pizza crust about 1 inch thick by three inches deep.
• 13. Lay the ham on the bottom of the pizza crust.
• 14. Add the Italian sausage.
• 15. Add the pizza sauce in a layer on top of the sausage.
• 16. Add some pepperoni.
• 17. Add a layer of cheese.
• 18. Braid the dish by placing one of the cut pieces over and on top of the other.
• 19. This is what the completed braided pizza should look like.
• 20. Brush the top of the braid with some oil, and sprinkle on a few herbs of your choice.
• 21. Add some cheese and pepperoni to the top of the braid.
• 22. Place the braided pizza into the preheated oven.
• 23. Allow to bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
• 24. Plate/Present
• 25. Cut into thick slices and serve while still nice and warm. Enjoy.
• 26. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.