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Everyone loves this bread! You may also substitute frozen spinach (thawed and well-squeezed) for pepperoni if desired for a healthy yet tasty alternative. 1 pkg active dry yeast
1/4 cup water, 110º
1 cup warm milk, heated to 110º
1 TBSP sugar
1 tsp salt
2 TBSP olive oil
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 oz pepperoni, thinly sliced
4 oz mozzarella or provolone cheese
grated parmesan, if desired
1 egg mixed with 1 tsp water 1. In large bowl sprinkle yeast over warm water and let stand, covered, 5 minutes to soften.
2. Stir in milk, sugar, salt and oil, plus 1 cup of flour. Mix well.
3. Add remaining flour and knead as it becomes necessary. Knead well, 7-10 minutes.
4. Transfer dough to warm, greased bowl. Turning dough to coat. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
5. Punch down, divide into two balls and let relax 10 minutes. Roll each into 12-15" circles and layer pepperoni and cheeses on each. Roll up dough jelly roll style and place on greased baking sheet, seam side down.
6. Let loaves rise slightly, 15-30 minutes while preheating oven to 375º.
7. Brush loaves with egg/water mixture and bake 20-25 minutes until golden. Servings: 2 loaves
Cookbook Section: Breads / ID: 184
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