Pizza Braid Food

PIZZA BRAID RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Lay out puff pastry. Place 4 slices of mozzarella and then 12 slices of pepperoni in the center of the dough.
• Cut diagonal lines along the left and right side of the cheese and pepperoni about a 1-inch (2 cm) apart.
• Remove the corner pieces.
• Starting from the top, fold down the flap then alternate right and left until the bottom. Fold the bottom flap up and finish alternating between right and left.
• Place the braided puff pastry on a parchment paper lined baking tray.
• In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, parsley, and parmesan cheese.
• Brush all over until the top of the braid is fully coated.
• Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Slice and serve.
• Enjoy!

BRAIDED PIZZA LOAF

Steps:

• Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Cool completely. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Place on a greased baking sheet. Spread filling lengthwise down center third of rectangle. Sprinkle cheeses over filling. , On each long side, cut 1-1/2-in.-wide strips about 2-1/2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Brush with butter. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.