Braided Pizza

This is a similar recipe to one I saw on the Create channel about a year ago.  I can't remember what the host had put in hers but as I was watching it, I thought it would be really good to stuff with pizza toppings.  You could stuff with just about anything really and I think it would be really good.  For me, this is a whole lot easier than making my own dough for pizza but it's just as good.  Again, this is another one of those things that will make you forget all about the eliptical machine and dip station.  It's worth it though :)

You start with frozen bread dough and thaw it according to the directions.

Once thawed, roll it out on a lightly floured surface.  I try to keep it in a big rectangle so if will fit nicely on my largest baking sheet.

Sprinkle your baking sheet with cornmeal if you have it, it helps keep the dough from sticking to the pan.  Transfer the dough to your pan before adding the toppings - it's easier than trying to transfer it once it's all put together.


Top with your favorite sauce, pizza toppings and cheese.  I used my pizza sauce (which you can find under the recipes category), ham, pepperoni and mozzarella.




After you have your toppings on, cut small strips down the sides and criss-cross them so it looks braided.





Brush the top with melted butter, olive oil or spray with cooking spray.  Sprinkle with parmesan and garlic salt.

Bake approximately 15-17 minutes at 425 degrees or until crust is golden.








Enjoy :)