This Pull Apart Pizza Bread has all the flavors of pizza. It’s an easy dinner for pizza night, and is full of cheesy goodness. Not to mention, it’s fun to pull apart which makes it perfect for sharing.
If you want quick, delicious bread recipes, try my No Knead Dinner Roll and my Bacon Cheddar Scone.
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Why this Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe is a Keeper
This recipe is super easy and delicious. It’s perfect even for the pickiest of eaters.
- Crowd-Pleasing: It’s universally loved! Who doesn’t enjoy pizza and warm, cheesy bread? The “pull-apart” nature makes it interactive and perfect for sharing.
- Customizable: Like a pizza, it’s a blank canvas for your favorite toppings, catering to different tastes and dietary preferences.
- Easy to Eat: No need for plates and forks (though a side of dipping sauce is always welcome!). It’s designed for casual, finger-food enjoyment. It’s easy for kids, not to mention kids love pizza.
- Versatile: Great as an appetizer, party snack, game day food, or even a fun weeknight dinner.
- Satisfying: The combination of soft bread, melty cheese, and savory toppings is incredibly comforting and filling.
How to Avoid Soggy Pull-Apart Bread?
Be sure to not add too much liquid to avoid sogginess. Also, don’t over saturate the dough with egg wash.
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Ingredient Notes for Pull-Apart Pizza Bread
You only need a few easy-to-find ingredients, many of which you probably have in your pantry already:
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- Yeast: You can either get a jar of yeast or the packets to use in this recipe.
- Powdered Milk: Adding powdered milk makes the dough texture better and ensures even browning.
- Cheese: I like using mozzarella cheese for the classic pizza flavor.
Variations and Substitutions for Pizza Monkey Bread
Easily customize this recipe by experimenting. Take it to the next level by using different ingredients and trying different flavors.
- Refrigerated Biscuit or Pizza Dough: Biscuit dough is a popular shortcut, especially for quick versions. Homestyle biscuits tend to hold together better than flaky ones.
- Sourdough or Italian Loaf: For a more rustic approach, use a round, unsliced loaf and cut it into a grid pattern.
- Hawaiian Rolls: For a sweeter, softer bread base, individual Hawaiian dinner rolls can be sliced and stuffed.
- Other Cheeses: Italian blends, parmesan cheese, cheddar, Colby Jack, pepper jack, or a combination of cheeses can add different flavor profiles.
- Cream Cheese: Some recipes incorporate softened cream cheese with the pizza mix for an extra creamy element.
- Toppings: Feel free to top with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Meats: Pepperoni (mini or regular), cooked crumbled Italian sausage, cooked ground beef, bacon bits, shredded chicken (especially buffalo chicken).
- Vegetables: Sautéed mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, Kalamata olives, spinach.
- Flavor Boosters: Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (for heat), fresh parsley or basil for garnish.
- Dipping Sauces: Try a marinara, warm pizza sauce, ranch dressing, hot sauce, pesto, or a garlic herb butter sauce.
Special Equipment Needed for Pizza Pull Apart Appetizer
Sometimes a specific piece of equipment/item is needed to make a recipe just right. In this case, all that’s needed is a stand mixer.
- Mixer: Use a stand mixer with the dough attachment to quickly and easily mix the dough.
How to Make Pizza Bread
This recipe comes together in 5 quick and easy steps. This easy pizza pull apart bread is so good, it quickly became one of my favorite recipes for homemade pizza and the pizza lovers in your family.
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- Activate the Yeast: Preheat the oven. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, sugar, dry milk powder and flour. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Mix the Dough: Add the thyme, salt, olive oil and flour to the bowl with the yeast mix. Knead with a stand mixer fitted with the dough attachment. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough thin.
- Top the Dough: Mix shredded mozzarella, olive oil and oregano. Brush melted butter over the rolled out dough and top with the mozzarella mixture.
4. Roll the Dough: Roll the dough like you would a cinnamon roll, and slice into 2 inch sections.
5. Brush Egg Wash and Bake: Mix an egg with some water and brush over the tops of the slices. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, then covered with foil for 10 minutes.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Pizza Toppings and Pizza Rolls
Preparing steps in a recipe ahead of time can be the best way to go to be able to make it and enjoy it whenever.
- Assemble and Refrigerate: You can assemble the bread (stuffing it with sauce, cheese, and toppings) and then cover it tightly with foil or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 1 day. When ready to bake, remove from the fridge and bake as directed, potentially adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time to account for the chilled dough.
- Assemble and Freeze (Unbaked): For longer storage, assemble the bread as usual, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then foil, and freeze for up to 2-3 months. Thaw completely in the refrigerator before baking, then bake as directed.
- Bake and Freeze (Baked): You can also bake the pull-apart bread, let it cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil before freezing for up to 6 months. Be aware that the cheese may lose some of its integrity the longer it’s frozen.
Alternate Cooking Methods for Easy Pull Apart Pizza Bread
Make this recipe another way by using your air fryer, grill or other baking dishes.
- Grill: Preheat a charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking over medium-high heat (375°F/190°C). Wrap the loaf in heavy foil and grill for 40-45 minutes or until cheese is melted. Open the foil and grill for another 5-10 minutes for a crispy top.
- Air Fryer: For individual servings or smaller batches, the air fryer can provide a quick reheat or even initial cooking, often resulting in a crispier exterior.
- Muffin Tin: Divide the prepared dough and fillings into muffin tins for individual “pizza cups.” Adjust baking time accordingly (around 10-12 minutes).
- Bundt Pan: Spray a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pepperoni pizza bread can be made with made with refrigerated biscuits pieces. Add all your favorite toppings and bake. Use a knife to help the servings come out of the bundt pan.
- Cast Iron Skillet/Pie Dish: These pans can also be used, though a bundt pan helps create the classic pull-apart shape. Adjust cooking times if using a different pan size or shape.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Pizza Pull Apart Rolls
- Storage: Once cooled, wrap any leftover pizza pull-apart bread tightly in aluminum foil or place in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
- Reheating: There are a couple different methods for when it comes to reheating leftovers.
- Oven: For the best texture, reheat in a preheated oven at 300-350°F (150-175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through and the cheese is melted and gooey. Wrapping it in foil can prevent drying.
- Microwave: For a quick reheat, individual servings can be microwaved in 30-second intervals until heated through. Be aware that the texture may be softer and less crispy than oven reheating.
- Air Fryer: Reheating in the air fryer can bring back some crispiness, typically at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes.
- Using Leftovers: Turn leftovers into a breakfast scramble with scrambled eggs and cheese. You can also toast it further to turn it into croutons.
Common Questions to Love This Recipe
Is this a Pizza Bread?
Yes, this is a type of pizza bread. Make it even more like a pizza bread by adding more mozzarella cheese and pepperoni on top.
How Can I Make this Healthier?
Sure, opt for low fat and low carb ingredients when you make this easy recipe.
What Can I Add to the Break Apart Bread?
I have tried this recipe with slices of pepperoni, crumbled sausage and ham.
Expert Tips for Making This Easy Homemade Recipe
- Don’t Overstuff: While it’s tempting to load up on toppings, too much can make the bread soggy or prevent it from holding its shape. A generous but not excessive amount is key.
- Cut Carefully: If using a whole loaf, cut deeply but not all the way through the base to create the “pull-apart” sections.
- Butter and Seasoning are Key: Don’t skimp on the melted butter, garlic, and Pizza Seasoning. These contribute significantly to the flavor. Brushing the pan with butter and sprinkling Parmesan can also create a delicious crispy crust.
- Use Quality Ingredients: Good quality pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella (if possible, though block is fine), and flavorful pepperoni will elevate the dish.
- Allow to Rest: Let the pull-apart bread cool for 5-15 minutes after baking. This allows the cheese to set slightly, making it easier to pull apart without everything falling out.
- Serve Warm: This bread is truly best served warm, when the cheese is still wonderfully melty and stretchy
- Serve this Recipe: Serve with Pulled Pork Totchos Recipe(Loaded Tater Tots), Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread or Pizza Dip.
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Easy Pizza Pull Apart Pizza Bread
This pull apart pizza bread has all of the delicious flavors of classic pizza. It's packed full of cheese and makes for an easy dinner. Try it the next time you want a fun and shareable snack.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Water, warm
- 2 Tablespoons Yeast
- 4 Tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Dry powdered milk
- 1 Tablespoon Thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
- ½ cup Olive oil
- 6 cups All purpose flour, scooped and leveled, divided
Filling
- 3-4 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3-4 Tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Oregano
- 3 Tablespoons Butter, melted
Egg Wash
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tablespoon Water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉.
- Combine warm water, yeast, sugar, dried milk, and 2 cups all purpose flour in a mixing bowl.
- Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Add thyme, salt, olive oil, and 4 cups scooped and leveled all purpose flour to the mixing bowl with yeast and knead for 10 minutes with dough attachment.
- Mix shredded mozzarella cheese, 3 tablespoons olive oil and oregano in a bowl.
- Lightly flour surface and roll it thin. Brush the top of the dough with melted butter and cover with mozzarella mixture
- Roll the dough as you would a cinnamon roll and slice the dough in 1.5 to 2 inch sections.
- Mix the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the dough with the egg with egg wash.
- Bake for 15 minutes uncovered in the preheated oven. Cover with foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Meat: Sausage or Pepperoni are great.
- Short-cut tip: Use premade pizza dough from the supermarket or your local pizza place.
- Variation tip: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables, garlic, onions, and peppers.
- Alternate ingredient: Whole wheat dough or gluten-free dough can be used.
- Dietary consideration tip: Dairy-free cheese can be used for this recipe.
Helpful Tips for All RecipesThese quick tips will help you get perfect results every time.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Nutrition
Calories: 714kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 20gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 753mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 494IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 269mgIron: 5mg
The nutritional information provided are estimates. It is recommended that you verify this information with your own trusted resource.
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Made them for my kids as after school snack, now they want to know if I making them everyday 😊 They are delicious delicious!
These were easy to make and my family flipped for them! Such a great recipe. Thank you!
My daughters’ friends loved your pizza bread snacks at our birthday party. Thanks!
My family loved these and I will definitely be making these often.