Description
Pesto Pizza Stuffed Star Bread is a fun and delicious way to enjoy pizza with a unique star-shaped presentation, combining classic pizza flavors with a visually stunning design.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) 🍞
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce 🌿
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni or your choice of toppings 🍕
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 🥚
- Optional: Fresh basil leaves for garnish 🌱
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the dough on a floured surface.
- Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and any additional toppings over the pesto.
- Cut the dough into 16 equal wedges and twist each wedge away from the center to form the star shape.
- Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking.
- Aim for a dough thickness of about 1/4 inch for best results.
- Check the bread a few minutes before the suggested baking time to avoid overcooking.
- Let the bread cool for a few minutes before serving to set the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pesto, Pizza, Star Bread, Appetizer, Italian