Pepperonibroccoli Bread Recipes

FOUR CHEESE BROCCOLI AND PEPPERONI BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Roll out bread dough on floured surface to form an approximately 14 inch circles.
• Defrost broccoli.
• Place Provolone slices in center of bread, then add pepperoni, Mozzarella, broccoli, colby, and Parmesan.
• Bring sides and ends of bread up to the top and pinch to seal.
• Bake 25 minutes at 350F or until bread is lightly browned.
• Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

BROCCOLI, PEPPERONI AND THREE CHEESE CALZONES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, proof the yeast by blending it with 1/4 cup of the warm water. Let stand until it bubbles.
• In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Blend in the one tablespoon of olive oil by rubbing the mixture between the palms of your hands. Make a well in the dry ingredients. Add proofed yeast mixture and work in by hand. Gradually add the remaining warm water. Blend well and gather into a ball.
• Place one teaspoon of olive oil on a wooden board. Knead dough on board until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
• Meanwhile, prepare calzone filling: separate the broccoli tops from the stalks. Soak in cool water with 1 teaspoon salt for 15 minutes. Rinse in cool water. Cook in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well and chop into small pieces. Place in large bowl with provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, pepperoni, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper.
• Punch down dough and knead for one minute. Divide into six equal pieces. On a floured board, roll each section into a 8x10 inch rectangle.
• In a small bowl combine the beaten egg and water. On the long side of the dough, place 2/3 cup filling in a strip one inch away from the edges of the dough. Flatten the filling with a spoon. Brush egg mixture over edges of dough. Fold the dough over the filling. Fold edges under 1/4 inch. Seal edges.
• Sprinkle two 12x16 inch baking pans with cornmeal. Place three calzones on each baking pan. Brush remaining egg mixture on top of calzones. Prick tops of calzones with toothpick, making holes 1/2 inch apart on top of dough.
• Bake in a preheated 375 degree F (190 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot or cold.

GARLIC HERB PEPPERONI BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Place the ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order listed or as recommended by your machine's manufacturer.
• You can adjust the garlic and onion to your preference.
• Don't let the salt touch the yeast.
• At this point you can either select White Bread and press Start to complete in the bread machine, or use the dough setting and finish in the oven.
• I prefer the oven method as it seems to result in a higher loaf with better texture.
• Directions for oven method: Select dough cycle and press start.
• When complete, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and punch down.
• Flatten out into a rectangle, patting to get out bubbles.
• Roll tightly into a log, turn seam side down, and tuck the ends under.
• Place into a loaf pan that has been lightly greased with olive oil, loosely cover with plastic wrap sprayed with nonstick spray, and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until done (if the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, it's done).
• Immediately remove from loaf pan and cool on a wire rack at least 10-15 minutes before slicing.

EASY BROCCOLI BREAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in the order listed.
• Pour batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30minutes.