Pepperoni Breadsticks Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 (8-inch) loaves frozen bread dough, thawed but still cold ((i.e. Rhodes or similar))
• 2 Tbsp butter (melted (Plus additional to brush pan))
• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
• 3/4 tsp garlic salt (divided)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
• 30 slices pepperoni
• 1/4 tsp dry Italian seasoning
• 2 cups warm pizza sauce for dipping

Instructions

1. 1

   Thaw frozen bread in the refrigerator covered per the package instructions. Cut each loaf into 9 equal pieces. (See Cook's note)

2. 2

   Lay dough pieces side by side and press together to form roughly two 10 x 16 inch rectangles.

3. 3

   Brush the entire surface of each rectangle with melted butter. Sprinkle each side with 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, and ¼ tsp garlic salt.

4. 4

   Sprinkle one side of dough with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese then sprinkle with another 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.

5. 5

   Carefully, cover with the second piece of dough to form the top. Press the edges to seal.

6. 6

   Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut from top to bottom through the middle.

7. 7

   Next, cut the dough crosswise into approximate 1-inches thick strips. Separate the pieces and twist. Tuck any loose pieces of cheese into the dough.

8. 8

   Arrange the twisted bread sticks side by side in a buttered 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Brush the tops with remaining butter.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the top with remaining 1/4 tsp garlic salt, dry Italian seasoning and last 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour.

10. 10

    Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the plastic wrap. Bake bread sticks for 25-35 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

11. 11

    Pull apart and serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.