There are many reasons to look forward to pizza night. For some of us, it is the taste of the pizza and giving ourselves that little treat in the middle of the week. For others, it is the social event that seems to surround having a pizza pie in front of you. In any case, it is a weekly event for many of us that we would not want to give up for anything.
Sometimes, we might throw a little something extra in on pizza night and this recipe is about to make that happen for your family. Not only is this pizza braid easy to make, it is delicious and a lot of fun. All you need are 5 simple ingredients about about 30 minutes while it bakes and before you know it, you will be loving your pizza night like never before.
Ingredients:
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated pizza crust
1/3 cup marinara pasta sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella and Cheddar)
Pepperoni slices
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp butter (optional)
Directions:
Heat oven to 350°F. If desired, line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
Unroll 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated pizza crust onto paper-lined or directly on ungreased cookie sheet. Using fingers or rolling pin, press or roll dough to form 14×10-inch rectangle.
Spread 1/3 cup marinara sauce lengthwise down center of dough.
Top with 1/2 cup shredded cheese and desired amount of pepperoni slices.
With pizza cutter or knife, cut dough into strips on both sides of toppings.
Fold 1 strip up over toppings; fold 1 strip from opposite side over first strip. Repeat to form a braided appearance.
Brush the finished braid with 2 tbsp melted butter and top with 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cutting board. Cut into slices; serve warm.